Deschamps sees positives in draw
December 02, 2010 17:09:17 UK
Marseille boss Didier Deschamps believes last night's goalless Bore Draw against Rennes might temper expectations that his side will cruise to a second consecutive Ligue 1 title.
OM were lucky to have even gained a point, with keeper Steve Mandanda saving an early penalty from Jires Kembo-Ekoko, and former World Cup winner Deschamps believes the stalemate might do them good in the long term.
Ahead of Sunday's trip to Nice, Deschamps, whose side are a point clear of second-placed Lille and Brest, said: "If we had won, you (the press) would have said we were already champions. Perhaps now the words will be a bit more moderate.
"The road is still long.
"There are still four league games to go until the winter break, three of which are away, and the Chelsea game in the middle. The schedule is not easy."
Nice are 16th in the table, three points above the relegation zone.
Betting for the clash has Marseille at 1.80 to get the away win, Nice can be backed at 4.75 while the draw is 3.30.
Marseille are currently 11.00 to win the 2010/11 France Le Championnat outright.
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