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Marseille Sporting Director Jose Anigo Complains His Side Are Like ‘Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde’
The official believes that OM’s hopes of glory in Le Championnat hang on a knife edge. If les Phoceens are to achieve anything this term, he says, their inconsistencies must be ironed out.
Feb 3, 2010 11:07:00 AM
By Robin Bairner
Olympique de Marseille sporting director Jose Anigo has lamented the inconsistencies of the Provence club, complaining that their hopes of landing the Ligue 1 title have almost vanished, despite the season having only recently passed its halfway mark.
OM tackle Toulouse in the first Coupe de la Ligue semi-final on Wednesday evening, but their hopes were truly pinned to a title push in Le Championnat. Big summer investment suggested a strong tilt at Girondins de Bordeaux’s crown, though those hopes have faded after a disappointing 2-0 defeat away to second-placed Montpellier last weekend.
“Today we blew hot and cold,” Anigo told L’Equipe. “We had been very good against Lille [in a 2-1 victory] three days before going to Montpellier. It's Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.”
“We need to stop talking about the championship. The title will be difficult [to win] because we have dropped in the race, even though I still say it is feasible. We must cling to second or third place.”
Bordeaux continue to be the dominant side in France, enjoying a comfortable six-point cushion over persistent surprise challengers Montpellier. Lille are ranked third, two marks further back, while Marseille are presently seventh, staring at a 12-point deficit to Laurent Blanc’s league-leading outfit.
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OM tackle Toulouse in the first Coupe de la Ligue semi-final on Wednesday evening, but their hopes were truly pinned to a title push in Le Championnat. Big summer investment suggested a strong tilt at Girondins de Bordeaux’s crown, though those hopes have faded after a disappointing 2-0 defeat away to second-placed Montpellier last weekend.
“Today we blew hot and cold,” Anigo told L’Equipe. “We had been very good against Lille [in a 2-1 victory] three days before going to Montpellier. It's Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.”
“We need to stop talking about the championship. The title will be difficult [to win] because we have dropped in the race, even though I still say it is feasible. We must cling to second or third place.”
Bordeaux continue to be the dominant side in France, enjoying a comfortable six-point cushion over persistent surprise challengers Montpellier. Lille are ranked third, two marks further back, while Marseille are presently seventh, staring at a 12-point deficit to Laurent Blanc’s league-leading outfit.
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