Olivier Dall'Oglio, the coach of ASSE, has announced three new signings for the team ahead of their match against ESTAC. Karim Cissé, Ibrahim Sissoko, and Mahmoud Bentayg are returning to the team after participating in the CAN. This news comes as ASSE's chances of promotion in Ligue 2 are fading. The team is currently in eleventh place in the standings, and a defeat against ESTAC could plunge them into a crisis. However, Dall'Oglio remains cautious and acknowledges that ESTAC is a dangerous team that has undergone changes. Lamine Fomba's availability for the match is uncertain due to a happy event. [Le10sport](https://le10sport.com/football/ligue1/asse/trois-renforts-arrivent-a-lasse-683578)
Meanwhile, Olympique Lyonnais (OL) is set to conclude their busy week with a match against Montpellier. After securing victories in both the league and the Coupe de France, OL aims to continue their winning streak by defeating Montpellier and solidifying their position in the standings. Coach Pierre Sage emphasizes the importance of staying focused and avoiding the mistakes made in the match against Le Havre. The recent additions of Gift and Saïd have brought enthusiasm to the Lyon squad, and Sage hopes that this positive energy will have a beneficial impact on the team's performance. The match against Montpellier is seen as a pivotal moment in OL's season, as they face a direct competitor in the standings. Sage also highlights the increased competition for all positions, particularly in the attacking department, thanks to the new signings. [Olympique et Lyonnais](https://www.olympique-et-lyonnais.com/montpellier-ol-lobjectif-est-de-faire-la-passe-de-trois-pour-sage,315078.html)
On the other hand, Marseille continues to struggle to secure a win. Even against Metz, a team that is currently at the bottom of the standings, Marseille was unable to come out on top, resulting in a 1-1 draw. The team played with 10 players for an hour, but failed to capitalize on their advantage. This disappointing result adds to the growing crisis surrounding the team under coach Gennaro Gattuso. Marseille has now had four draws and one loss in their last five Ligue 1 matches, with their only victory in 2024 coming in the Coupe de France against Thionville, a club from the N3 league. Despite the team's efforts to address their issues through therapy sessions, the translation of words into actions on the field has been lacking. The atmosphere at the Vélodrome stadium was tense, with the fans expressing their dissatisfaction through boos. Marseille now faces the risk of an open crisis, and the upcoming weekend is expected to be tense in the city. The team will also have a challenging midweek trip to Hamburg to face Shakhtar Donetsk in the Europa League. [Besoccer](https://fr.besoccer.com/info/ligue-1-meme-contre-metz-l-om-n-y-arrive-pas-1301505)