The situation at Olympique de Marseille is more complex than a story of eleven footballers who lose a match, or in this case three in a row. After the setback in Rennes (1-0), which follows those conceded in Monaco against Paris FC, Bruno Genesio showed a certain weariness tinged with annoyance, by partly targeting his leaders.
The Marseille coach strives to spare his players to protect them, because they spare no effort. But for all that, they are not flawless, not all of them anyway. Friday evening, Timothy Weah notably made his mea-culpa.
“We had difficulties, and I take the defeat personally. I’m the leader of the team and I didn’t play 100% today (Friday). I lack confidence and I need to do better on goal”confided the Marseille right-back who lost his duel with Al-Tamari, who was able to succeed in his delivery for Thomasson’s goal (53rd).
Weah and Gomes singled out
The American international inherited a rating of 4/10 in L’Equipe. He is the only one of the starters below average, with Angel Gomes, sanctioned with a 3/10. In the English midfield, he is criticized for his lack of influence in the game despite his role as No. 10, and especially for this miss in the 51st minute.
After a first strike from Amine Harit repelled by Brice Samba, Angel Gomes inherits the ball at the penalty spot. The former Lille player takes the time to control… to shoot a shot that ends very far from the target. The Marseille midfielder had already missed a great opportunity against Paris FC, at 2-2. And this time, this miss comes about a minute before the Rennes goal. Penalizing…
