The European Cups will soon resume, and with the return of European matches and trips, this is a new concern that is emerging and which OM could bear the brunt of.

Each country does with its standards in force against the Covid, and if the trend is more towards relaxation, especially with regard to gauges and travel, the lights are clearly not all green yet. The proof with the match scheduled between OM and Karabakh, in the play-offs of the Europa League Conference. The formation of Azerbaijan could not be authorized to enter France. If the delegation as a whole is vaccinated, it is the Russian vaccine Sputnik V which is in force in this region of the world. However, France does not recognize this, and this could make Karabakh players people whose vaccination schedule is not conclusive. With the laws currently in force, this would simply prohibit them from returning to France.

This complicates the situation for the match at the Vélodrome, which will take place on February 17. UEFA has sent the blow and is doing it in advance, including a request for a waiver for the Azerbaijani delegation if a health bubble was put in place. For the moment, the French authorities show no signs of easing on this subject, which could not suit OM. Indeed, in case of inability to host, UEFA could simply relocate the meeting on neutral ground, where Karabakh players will be allowed to be assessed. For the moment, it is radio silence on the OM side, even if the Provençal club has been warned of this situation and of the risk of having to change the venue of the match according to L’Equipe. The Marseillais are now pushing to have this meeting confirmed, with if necessary a health bubble to be put in place to supervise the match.