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OM: Big problem confirmed before resumption

Penultimate in Ligue 1, Olympique de Marseille took advantage of the international break to take stock of the strengths and

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 1:34 PM
OM: Big problem confirmed before resumption
Key Things to Know
  • Sports director Grégory Lorenzi confirmed Marseille faces major physical limitations and runs the least in Ligue 1.
  • Olympique de Marseille entered the international break penultimate in Ligue 1 after five consecutive defeats in all competitions.
  • Lorenzi stated Marseille frequently falters after an hour of play and suffers significantly in transition.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Olympique de Marseille sports director Grégory Lorenzi has confirmed major physical limitations within the squad following a run of five consecutive defeats. Speaking to L'Equipe during the international break, Lorenzi revealed that Marseille is currently the team that runs the least in Ligue 1 and frequently falters after an hour of play under manager Bruno Genesio.

Lorenzi explained that the management team cannot overhaul the squad, which largely consists of players retained from the Pablo Longoria era. Instead of making major changes, the club's coaching staff is focusing on tactical adjustments to work around the team's physical deficiencies and optimize current resources.

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