Olympique de Marseille is not approaching its trip to Besiktas with peace of mind. Consequence of the three defeats conceded in a row since its opening with fanfare against Strasbourg. OM are in doubt and Bruno Genesio, their coach, is particularly reserved about his players’ chances of performing in Istanbul.
“NWe are going to face a good team, made up of very good players, with a very good coach who I met when he was in Bologna, in an atmosphere which will be extremely favorable to our opponent. So it’s difficult to give a percentage of chances,” he confided at a press conference when asked how much he estimated his team’s chances against Besiktas on Thursday for their entry into the Europa League.
The former midfielder also called for patience. “Yes, we will certainly need a little more patience, he insisted. This is also the message that I want to convey, as a technician, to the entire Marseille community: it may take a little time to find the Olympique de Marseille that we all want to find again. »
“I have always assumed my responsibilities as a coach”
However, Bruno Genesio assures us: “ This is not, as I have heard, read or as someone has reported to me, opening an umbrella or looking for excuses. » “It’s simply a lucid analysis of the situation and it’s close to my heart,”
he continued, taking care to recall the very special transfer window experienced by the Ciel et Blanc: “For twenty years now, I believe that we have been the only French team entered in the European Cup without having had the possibility of recruiting a single player. From there, you have to be lucid. »
But while some believe he wants to throw in the towel, Bruno Genesio wanted to be clear on the issue. “I have always assumed my responsibilities as a coach and I will assume them here too,” he assured, adding only:
“I just think that it is important to recontextualize everything that has happened for some time at Olympique de Marseille.”
