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Marseille Player Ratings: Harit and Abdelli Lead as OM End Losing Run Against Troyes
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Marseille Player Ratings: Harit and Abdelli Lead as OM End Losing Run Against Troyes

Marseille Player Ratings After 2-0 Victory Over Troyes

Marseille stopped their four-match losing streak with a disciplined 2-0 win against Troyes at Stade de l'Aube, showing the tactical approach demanded by coach Bruno Genesio.

The first half saw Marseille controlling possession with 63.4%, but they struggled to break down a tight Troyes defense. Despite having a slightly better Expected Goals (xG) of 1.26 compared to Troyes' 1.14, Marseille only managed to convert their chances after halftime.

The breakthrough came in the 50th minute when Amine Harit finished calmly after a setup from Emerson, changing the game's momentum. Troyes tried hard to level the score, forcing three key saves from goalkeeper Jeffrey de Lange and taking 15 shots overall, yet Marseille stood firm. The victory was sealed deep into stoppage time with a 98th-minute penalty converted by Himad Abdelli, won by substitute Faris Moumbagna. This secured Marseille's climb to 13th place in Ligue 1.

Player Ratings

  • Jeffrey de Lange - 8/10: A crucial performance making three vital saves to keep a clean sheet, despite Troyes’ threat reflected in their 1.14 xG. His distribution helped Marseille complete 640 passes.
  • Kelyann Bezahaf - 7/10: Showed maturity with important interceptions and maintained a high defensive line that compressed Troyes’ midfield.
  • CJ Egan-Riley - 6/10: Solid defensively, contributing to 31 clearances though offering little going forward.
  • Nayef Aguerd - 7/10: Dominant in aerial duels and composed on the ball, helping limit Troyes to just three shots on target.
  • Emerson - 7/10: Led by example as captain, provided the assist for the opening goal and organised the defense effectively.
  • Himad Abdelli - 8/10: The standout midfielder, showing great effort throughout and calmly converting the late penalty that secured the win.
  • Nouhoum Kamissoko - 6/10: Worked hard breaking up play and shielding the defense before being substituted.
  • Angel Gomes - 6/10: Quiet evening, contributed to possession cycles but couldn’t find decisive passes against a packed defense, received a booking.
  • Amine Harit - 8/10: The match-winner with a well-timed goal. He was Marseille’s most creative outlet until his substitution.
  • Igor Paixão - 6/10: Provided width and activity on the left wing but didn’t register direct goal contributions.
  • Amine Gouiri - 5/10: Struggled to influence attacks and was replaced after about an hour.
  • Neal Maupay - 6/10: Came on to add a different attacking presence as Marseille defended their lead.
  • Keyliane Abdallah - 6/10: Replaced Harit, focused on defensive duties on the flank.
  • Tochukwu Nnadi - 6/10: Brought fresh energy to midfield, disrupting Troyes late in the game.
  • Faris Moumbagna - 7/10: Made a key impact by winning the penalty in stoppage time.
  • Geoffrey Kondogbia - N/A: Used late to strengthen the midfield and help see out the win.
  • Bruno Genesio - 7/10: His tactical setup paid off, balancing possession control without overcommitting and making smart substitutions to hold the lead.

Upcoming Fixtures

  • Europa League: Marseille vs Olympiacos, 15 October 2026, 22:00
  • Ligue 1: Troyes vs Lens, 17 October 2026, 21:45

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