Ligue 1: OM, new disaster in sight?

Penultimate in Ligue 1, OM will have no room for error on the Troyes pitch on Sunday evening. Otherwise… With

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 6:03 AM

Key Things to Know

Marseille faces high pressure against Troyes after suffering four losses across their last five Ligue 1 matches.
Pundit Eric Di Meco warned that a defeat on Sunday would cause major turmoil among supporters.
Consecutive upcoming trips to Troyes and Angers offer Bruno Genesio's side an opportunity to recover form.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Olympique de Marseille sits in penultimate place in Ligue 1 following four defeats in five matches, leaving manager Bruno Genesio's squad under intense pressure ahead of their upcoming clash with Troyes. Pundit Eric Di Meco warned on RMC that another defeat on Sunday night could spark severe unrest among supporters, urging the team to bounce back during consecutive away fixtures against Troyes and Angers.

OM's difficulties are compounded by squad absences heading into the fixture. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Amine Gouiri, and Derek Cornelius sustained injuries while on international duty with their national teams, while Timothy Weah is sidelined due to suspension.

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