Ligue 1: Bruno Genesio and OM, the verdict falls and divides

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By: Manu Tournoux

Ligue 1: Bruno Genesio and OM, the verdict falls and divides

Did Bruno Genesio’s words about removing the armband from Pierre-Emile Höjbjerg set OM on fire? The question divides.

The new season has not yet started and Olympique de Marseille is making waves off the field. While the management of the Marseille club hopes to sell Pierre-Emile Höjbjerg this summer, the decision has been taken to remove the captain’s armband. A choice publicly contested by Bruno Genesio. For some observers, the new Marseille coach set the fire with his words. For others, it is less obvious.

On his social networks, Nicolas Vilas Boas took up Bruno Genesio’s quote and added a scathing verdict.
“Genesio on Højbjerg’s (non) captaincy: ‘It’s a decision that was dictated to me by the club management. If I want to be completely frank, and I will be: this is not a decision I share. But I am an employee, I must submit to certain obligations.’ It’s transparent and honest from Genesio. And OM is already on fire. But it already was, right?…”

There were numerous comments on the journalist’s discussion thread. And many speakers felt that he was quickly getting to work on this notion of crisis. “Fire for that? Stop blowing on the embers. » “Fire?” Anything. Calm down guys. You will have sensational things during the season, just wait for the vultures. » “’Fire at OM’ because a coach simply says what he thinks. You see a fire. Your obsession with OM is almost greater than that of the supporters. When you look for fires everywhere, you inevitably end up seeing smoke even when there isn’t any. »

Bruno Genesio’s OM will start against Strasbourg

Others, on the other hand, went in the direction of the possibility of already witnessing some turmoil within Marseille decision-makers.
“Honest yes, not very smart, if you already want to leave do it directly then, there you make a mess and there is no need for it…” “This declaration could well bring us to an electric start to the season because if this ‘management’ takes it badly they could be forced to sanction it and…”

OM played their last preparation match on Friday with a narrow defeat against Atlético de Madrid (1-2). Its first official meeting of the 2026-2027 season is scheduled for August 21, on the occasion of the first day of Ligue 1 with the reception of the Racing Club de Strasbourg (8:45 p.m.).

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.