Tuesday's training session began under clear skies, with the Mediterranean sun already warming the air despite the early hour. Demien stood at the center of Pitch One, observing as the players cycled through their warm-up routines. The Nice derby was behind them—analyzed, processed and lessons learned—and now attention shifted to the next challenge: Marseille. This was the oldest rivalry in French football, a match that held greater significance than most.
"Drogba's movement is different from what we faced against Nice," Demien said as the coaches gathered around the tactical board. Magnetic pieces representing Marseille's formation were arranged in their familiar 3-5-2 shape. "He drops deeper and then spins. He is faster than Laslandes and stronger in the air."
Michel nodded, joting down notes on his clipboard. "And Flamini's energy in midfield—"
