Marseille coach Bruno Genesio has dismissed speculation about his resignation after his team lost 2-1 at home to Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1 on Sunday. The defeat was Marseille's fourth consecutive loss in the league, leaving them in 17th place. Genesio, who took over at Marseille in July, said he will assess the team's performance with the management, staff, and players to help improve their results.
The match at Marseille's home stadium was attended by 62,000 spectators, who witnessed a dominant performance by PSG. Ferran Torres scored the opening goal for PSG midway through the second half, while Angel Gomes equalized for Marseille after 72 minutes. However, PSG skipper Marquinhos restored the lead for the visitors two minutes later, securing a win that propelled PSG to sixth in the league.
Marseille's hopes of salvaging a draw were dealt a blow when striker Timothy Weah was sent off after collecting a second yellow card. Genesio attributed the team's poor results to their inability to defend their penalty area effectively, conceding too many avoidable goals. He emphasized that the team's spirit and commitment have been satisfactory, but they need to improve their performance.
Genesio acknowledged that suffering defeats is part of football, but being satisfied with honourable losses, especially four in a row, is not acceptable. He stressed that every Ligue 1 match is difficult and that picking up points against strong teams can boost confidence and build momentum. However, Marseille have not secured enough points to deserve better results, according to Genesio.
The win for PSG was significant for Torres, a summer signing from Barcelona, who scored his fourth goal of the Ligue 1 season. Torres highlighted the importance of the match and the team's effort to secure a victory. He also mentioned that the win will allow the team to take a break and focus on their international duties.
The Ligue 1 standings have Monaco leading the pack with 13 points after five games, followed by Lyon and Paris FC with 11 points. PSG's win took them to eight points, while Marseille are struggling in 17th place. The league will take a two-week break for international games, during which several players will represent their countries in the UEFA Nations League.
Several players from Ligue 1 clubs have been called up for international duty, including Torres, who will feature in Spain's UEFA Nations League match against England. France, under new head coach Zinedine Zidane, will play against Turkey in the same competition. The break will provide an opportunity for teams to regroup and reassess their strategies ahead of the next round of league matches.
Key points
- Marseille coach Bruno Genesio rules out resignation despite a poor run of form.
- PSG secured a 2-1 win over Marseille, propelling them to sixth in Ligue 1.
- Monaco lead the Ligue 1 standings with 13 points after five games.
