After a series of five consecutive defeats, Marseille coach Bruno Genesio denies any sign of mental wear and tear and displays his determination.
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Olympique de Marseille occupy the penultimate place in Ligue 1 after a series of five consecutive defeats.
Beware of danger. Penultimate in Ligue 1, Olympique de Marseille experienced a chaotic first part of the season, capped by five defeats in a row. So, after this international break and with a slightly more affordable schedule, the Phocaeans want to launch a good dynamic, Sunday in Troyes.
Appearing marked after the defeat at the Vélodrome against PSG, Bruno Genesio wanted to reassure all the journalists present at the press conference at the Commanderie. “How am I doing?” But very good! You take care of me, anyway. It’s nice,” replied the Marseille coach.
“I was disappointed for my players”
Just before the break, the former coach of Olympique Lyonnais appeared marked after the setback conceded against Paris SG, the fourth in a row in Ligue 1, the fifth in all competitions combined. “In Marseille, we cannot be satisfied with an honorable defeat. Especially when it’s the fourth in a row,” he said, clearly frustrated and angry.
“I wasn’t worn out. I was angry because I saw that some people were satisfied with having ONLY lost 2-1. And that annoys me, explained the Marseille coach. I'm not in the mindset of just wanting to avoid the worst. And I was also disappointed for my players who were not rewarded. »
“But I’m not worn out, I’m not whining. There you go, everything is fine. Well, everything is not going well, but in any case I am doing well, Genesio concluded with a smile. Thanks for worrying about me. » After Troyes, OM will face Angers, Le Havre and Toulouse in Ligue 1. With the aim of refueling.

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Before facing Troyes in Ligue 1, OM coach Bruno Genesio took stock of the club's situation after four defeats. He says he is reassured by his management and determined to stop the negative spiral while building a lasting project.