<span class="titolo">Gerets To Marseille Players: Be Proud And Happy</span></p> <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><span class="sommario">Marseille coach Eric Gerets has encouraged his players to use tonight's encounter with Porto as something of a holiday from domestic duty. With OM flying high in the Champions League, Gerets feels it important for his players to continue onward with a sense of pride and happiness...</span></p> Eric Gerets has attempted to ease the pressure on his relegation-threatened Marseile side by focusing on their taking part in Europe's biggest club competition. "Morale is high," began the Belgian. "It's a good day as we're preparing for a Champions League match, and the players have worked hard to earn the right to be here. "So, they must have fun. They should be proud and happy to take part in these special games." OM, despite sitting second-last in Ligue 1, are looking superb in Europe, taking 7 points from a possible 9 so far.</div></p>
