Marseille snap losing skid with win at Troyes

Marseille ended their four-game losing streak in Ligue 1 with a 2-0 victory over Troyes on Sunday. Struggling Marseille had found themselves in the relegation zone after suffering five losses in a row across all competitions, but a second-half goal saw them climb to 13th place. Coach Bruno Genesio had emphasized the importance of halting the team's downward spiral before a challenging schedule of eight matches in 28 days.

However, the task was made more difficult due to injuries and suspensions. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg suffered an injury during the international break, while captain Timothy Weah missed the match after receiving a red card in the previous loss to Paris Saint-Germain. Amine Harit and Himad Abdelli scored in the win, with Harit assisting the goal and Abdelli converting a late penalty.

Troyes had come close to an equalizer just before Abdelli secured the points. Despite acknowledging that it wasn't their best performance, Genesio highlighted the significance of the victory, stating that the team needed to build on it. He also mentioned the need for a positive run in the upcoming matches, including the Europa League fixture against Olympiakos and the league game against Angers.