‘They want to destabilise us, but they won’t succeed’ – Marseille director of football Medhi Benatia hits back at critics over recruitment

Olympique de Marseille sporting director Mehdi Benatia has pushed back against recent criticism of the club’s summer recruitment, after OM’s emphatic 3-0 victory over Stade Brestois lifted them to the top of Ligue 1.

The result ended a frustrating run of four winless matches in five across all competitions, including a damaging Champions League defeat to Atalanta. It also provided a welcome boost for several of the club’s summer signings, some of whom have faced scrutiny in recent…