L’Olympic Marseille is still undefeated this season. Traveling to MonacoOn Saturday evening as part of the 5th day of Ligue 1, the Ciel et Blancs logically won (1-2) thanks to a double from the young Bamba Dieng.
A meeting marked by the great first in the Marseille jersey of Pau Lopez, preferred to a Steve Mandanda remained on the bench. At the end of the game, Jorge Sampaoli justified his choice of goalkeeper.
“It’s a question of rotation”
“It’s a matter of rotation, said the Argentinian technician at a press conference. Pau was recovering from an injury, we wanted him to have playing time. Steve is the club’s iconic goalkeeper, but I try to ensure that all the players have playing time, and that there is healthy competition in all positions. We knew that Pau was going to respond. “
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