Marseille manager Guillaume Gallas has confirmed that the club will be staying at the top French football league this season and is set to battle for the Ligue 1 crown in 2022-23.

Gallas, who took over from former manager Alain Vidal Montaner in February, was appointed manager after the club struggled to maintain their place in the first division last season and were relegated to Ligue 2. However, he was determined to turn things around and he has already made some positive changes in his team's performance.

In addition to the technical staff, which includes experienced players such as Yannick Carrasco and Christophe Dugarry, Gallas has also brought in young talents such as Antoine Griezmann and Marquinhos to strengthen the squad.

Despite facing tough competition from other clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain and Lyon, Gallas believes that Marseille can still challenge for the title this season. He said: "We have the talent on the pitch and we need to continue working hard to win matches."

However, despite Gallas' optimism, there is no guarantee that Marseille will be able to stay in the top flight next season. The current situation with the COVID-19 pandemic and the potential impact it may have on the club's finances could make it difficult for them to secure financial stability and ensure that they can compete for the crown.

Overall, while Gallas remains optimistic about Marseille's chances of winning the Ligue 1 title this season, he acknowledges that there is always room for improvement and that they will need to work hard to do so.