After Olympique de Marseille's disappointing loss to FC Lorient, sporting director Medhi Benatia did not hold back in his criticism, calling the performance 'a scandal.' He expressed his frustration in the mixed zone, stating that the players showed a lack of pride, desire, and respect for the club. Benatia described the match as one of Marseille's 'five finals' and noted that the team failed to display the aggression and urgency expected from a club with Champions League aspirations. He lamented the team's inconsistency, referencing similarly poor performances against other teams this season. Benatia, who will leave the club at the end of the season, highlighted the need for players to show more commitment on the pitch, insisting that the current level of performance is unacceptable for a team of Marseille's stature.