Marseille’s locker room turned tense after the defeat against Rennes. Team leaders like Rulli, Balerdi, and Højbjerg strongly criticized their teammates, while coach De Zerbi reminded them of the non-negotiable values of discipline and sacrifice. The situation escalated with a heated exchange between Jonathan Rowe and Adrien Rabiot, but order was restored thanks to De Zerbi and sporting director Medhi Benatia. Despite the incident, the squad considers it proof of their unwillingness to accept defeat.