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Marseille were ablaze when De Zerbi left but at least they had some spark

Habib Beye was given the Marseille job as he knows the club but his style is smothering the team’s attacking flair

Marseille were ablaze when De Zerbi left but at least they had some spark

TL;DR

  • Habib Beye's managerial style at Marseille is criticized for suppressing the team's attacking flair in favor of a passive, defensive approach.
  • Under Roberto De Zerbi, Marseille, despite flaws, displayed moments of brilliance and played to their attacking strengths.
  • Beye's tactics have accentuated the team's weaknesses, leading to unconvincing performances and results, including recent defeats to Lille and Monaco.
  • Fan discontent is evident, with banners expressing dissatisfaction and boos heard after recent matches.
  • Ethan Nwaneri, an Arsenal loanee, has seen his playing time reduced under Beye, who believes the player needs to adapt to Ligue 1's intensity.
  • Beye's record of three defeats in his first seven games is the worst start for a Marseille manager since 2005, jeopardizing their chances of Champions League qualification.
  • The article also touches upon other Ligue 1 results, including PSG's lead in the title race after Lens' defeat and the struggles of bottom sides Metz and Nantes.
  • PSG's title decider against Lens was postponed, but PSG secured a win while Lens lost, solidifying PSG's position.
  • Metz and Nantes are battling relegation, with their goalless draw highlighting their struggles.
  • The league table shows PSG leading, followed by Lens and Lille, with Marseille in fourth place.