Luis Enrique backs Bruno Genesio after OM 1-2 PSG
PSG beat Marseille 2-1 on the fifth matchday and Luis Enrique backed Bruno Genesio as the OM slide into the relegation zone.
Paris Saint Germain took the points at Marseille in the fifth matchday closer of Ligue 1, winning 2-1 this Sunday. According to RMC Sport, the loss leaves the OM in 17th place, in the relegation zone, after four straight Ligue 1 defeats.
A show of support
In the middle of the pressure, Luis Enrique sent a message of support to his counterpart at Marseille, Bruno Genesio. As RMC Sport reports, the PSG coach backed his homologue at the moment when Marseille are sitting in a relegable position.
Consequences in the table
The scoreline—1-2—gives PSG a boost and underlines that they can turn the screw even against a rival going through a tough spell. For the OM, the immediate challenge is to stop the run of results and climb out of the bottom area.
Next steps
With Luis Enrique’s public backing, the focus shifts to whether Marseille can respond quickly in the following rounds and move away from 17th. PSG, meanwhile, will look to build on this momentum.
Make your predictions for LaLiga, the Champions League and more, and compete with your friends on TuFutbolero.
Sign up