France, Feb. 21 -- Former Cote d'Ivoire head coach Jean-Louis Gasset will take charge of his first full training sessions on Wednesday of the Marseille squad as they prepare for a Europa League clash against Shakhtar Donetsk on Thursday night.

Less than a month after departing from his job with the Ivorians, the 70-year-old Frenchman was installed as Marseille boss until the end of the season.

"It's an immense honour for me to join this legendary club," said Gasset during his official presentation.

"I'm eager to get to work with this group of players and prepare for the games so that we can show our worth."

Gasset, who has more than 30 years of coaching experience, becomes the fourth man at the helm this season afterMarcelino, Jacques...