Marseille Player Ratings vs Troyes: Harit and Abdelli Key in Ending Losing Streak

Marseille Player Ratings vs Troyes: Harit and Abdelli Stand Out as OM Snap Losing Run

Marseille ended a four-match losing streak with a controlled 2-0 win over Troyes at Stade de l'Aube, highlighting the tactical discipline expected by coach Bruno Genesio.

The first half was cautious, with Marseille holding 63.4% possession but struggling to break through Troyes' tight defensive block. Despite a slightly better Expected Goals (xG) of 1.26 compared to Troyes’ 1.14, OM turned their territorial edge into goals after halftime.

The breakthrough came in the 50th minute when Amine Harit finished off an assist from Emerson, shifting the momentum. Troyes fought back hard, forcing three saves from goalkeeper Jeffrey de Lange and launching 15 shots overall, yet Marseille stood firm. The victory was sealed deep in stoppage time with a penalty converted by Himad Abdelli in the 98th minute, after Faris Moumbagna won the spot-kick. This result lifted Marseille to 13th place in Ligue 1.

Goalkeeper & Defence

• Jeffrey de Lange - 8/10: Crucial saves kept the clean sheet intact. Despite Marseille's dominance, he faced several quality chances and made three key stops. His passing helped maintain a high volume of possession with 640 total passes.
• Kelyann Bezahaf - 7/10: Showed impressive reading of the game and made important interceptions. Maintained a high defensive line that compressed the midfield effectively.
• CJ Egan-Riley - 6/10: Solid defensively, contributing to 31 clearances. He offered stability but did not add much in attack.
• Nayef Aguerd - 7/10: Dominant aerially and comfortable on the ball, stepping into midfield to help maintain pressure. Limited Troyes to just three shots on target.
• Emerson - 7/10: Captaincy duties included organizing the backline and providing the assist for the opening goal.

Midfield

• Himad Abdelli - 8/10: The engine of the team, he worked tirelessly to connect defence and attack. Calmly converted the late penalty to secure the win.
• Nouhoum Kamissoko - 6/10: Focused on breaking up play in midfield, providing a solid screen before being substituted.
• Angel Gomes - 6/10: Controlled possession well but struggled to find decisive passes against Troyes’ low block. Received a booking and was replaced late in the match.

Attack

• Amine Harit - 8/10: Scored the opening goal with perfect timing and composure. The most creative threat, frequently driving at the opposition before being subbed off early in the second half.
• Igor Paixão - 6/10: Provided width on the left wing and stayed active, though without direct goal contributions.
• Amine Gouiri - 5/10: Had a quiet night, unable to influence the attack significantly and substituted after an hour.

Substitutes & Manager

• Neal Maupay - 6/10: Introduced to add a different attacking profile and help protect the lead.
• Keyliane Abdallah - 6/10: Came on to reinforce defense on the flank, helping limit Troyes’ attacks.
• Tochukwu Nnadi - 6/10: Brought fresh energy to midfield and disrupted Troyes’ rhythm in the closing stages.
• Faris Moumbagna - 7/10: Made an instant impact by winning the penalty that sealed the victory despite limited minutes.
• Geoffrey Kondogbia - N/A: Late tactical sub to help see out the match.
• Bruno Genesio - 7/10: Set up his side perfectly to control the game and stop the losing streak. Smart substitutions ensured Marseille held on under pressure.