Jean Louis Gasset: Marseille’s Impressive Record Under Sacked Ivory Coast Coach Sparks Fan Reactions

• Jean-Louis Gasset was sacked during the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast
• The septuagenarian was recently employed by Ligue 1 giant, Olympique Marseille
• The former Ivory Coast coach's impressive record at Marseille has sparked reactions

Olympique Marseille has experienced a remarkable upturn in form since the arrival of coach Jean-Louis Gasset.

The veteran manager, who was dismissed by Ivory Coast during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), has revitalised the struggling Ligue 1 giants since taking over from Gennaro Gattuso.

According to data from Fotmob, Marseille have scored 16 goals and conceded just three in the four matches under Gasset's guidance, a significant improvement from their previous form under Gattuso.

Gasset's team once again impressed by defeating La Liga club, Villarreal, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scoring twice in a 4-0 victory over the 2020-21 UEFA Europa League winners.

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Marseille's sudden resurgence under the previously criticised Gasset has sparked various reactions among fans, with many questioning the challenges of African football, the toughness it brings, and the unpredictable nature of football globally.

Fans' reactions to Gasset's results

@iamyourspec, who was amazed by the turnaround, commented,

"Someone who got sacked at AFCON. Football is a funny sport."

@Maleek_LFC posted,

"Hmm, Chelsea needs a manager; they could sign him."

@Dycocoo, who seems very impressed by Gasset, wrote,

"A very impressive start; he really transformed Marseille 👏🏻👏🏻"

@Queer_Hood, who couldn't believe the change in form, posted,

"To think that this man was sacked by Ivory Coast during AFCON 😂😂"

@MaziBrightChim1 commented,

"This shows that African football is really tough."

@Steve_Labile added,

"Ivory Coast in the mud."

Despite lingering doubts about the fairness of Gasset's dismissal during AFCON, many are now tipping him to lead Marseille to Europa League glory, believing it would once again illustrate one of football's finest stories.

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Gasset picks AFCON final favourite

Sports Brief previously reported that coach Gasset had predicted his favourite to win the AFCON final.

The septuagenarian tipped Nigeria to defeat the host nation, Ivory Coast, largely due to the presence of marquee forward, Victor Osimhen.

Nigeria would eventually lose the final due to second-half goals by midfielder Franck Kessie and Borussia Dortmund forward Sebastien Haller, which cancelled out the early strike from defender, William Troost-Ekong.