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Marseille Player Ratings vs Troyes: Harit and Abdelli Lead l'OM to a 2-0 Win Ending Their Losing Streak

Marseille stopped their four-match losing streak with a disciplined 2-0 victory over Troyes at the Stade de l'Aube, showing tactical adaptability under Bruno Genesio. The first half was cautious, with Marseille holding 63.4% possession but struggling to break through a tight Troyes defense. Despite having a slightly higher expected goals (xG) of 1.26 compared to Troyes’ 1.14, l'OM efficiently converted chances after halftime.

The breakthrough came in the 50th minute when Amine Harit finished off a chance set up by Emerson, shifting the momentum. Troyes pushed hard for an equalizer, forcing three saves from goalkeeper Jeffrey de Lange and taking 15 shots overall, but Marseille held firm. The match was sealed deep into stoppage time when Himad Abdelli coolly converted a penalty in the 98th minute, awarded after Faris Moumbagna was fouled, confirming Marseille’s rise to 13th in Ligue 1.

Goalkeeper & Defence

  • Jeffrey de Lange - 8/10: Played a crucial role with three vital saves, especially under pressure from Troyes’ high-quality chances totaling 1.14 xG. His passing helped maintain Marseille’s 640 total passes.
  • Kelyann Bezahaf - 7/10: The young right-back showed great game reading and intercepted several dangerous plays while maintaining a high defensive line that limited Troyes’ options.
  • CJ Egan-Riley - 6/10: A solid centre-back performance focused on defense, contributing to 31 clearances but offering little in attack.
  • Nayef Aguerd - 7/10: Dominant in aerial duels and calm on the ball, stepping into midfield to help keep pressure on Troyes and restricting them to just three shots on target.
  • Emerson - 7/10: The captain led well, organizing the defense and providing the assist for Harit’s opener.

Midfield

  • Himad Abdelli - 8/10: The engine of the team, bridging defense and attack tirelessly. His composed penalty in stoppage time secured the win.
  • Nouhoum Kamissoko - 6/10: Worked hard to disrupt Troyes’ play but had limited attacking involvement before being substituted.
  • Angel Gomes - 6/10: Had a quieter night, booked early and struggled to find decisive passes against a defensive block before making way for Kondogbia.

Attack

  • Amine Harit - 8/10: The match-winner who scored the opening goal with great timing and composure. He was Marseille’s main creative threat until his substitution in the 63rd minute.
  • Igor Paixão - 6/10: Provided width and activity on the left flank but did not create direct goal contributions.
  • Amine Gouiri - 5/10: Struggled to impact the final third and was replaced just after the hour mark.

Substitutes & Manager

  • Neal Maupay - 6/10: Came on for Gouiri, offering a different striker option to protect the lead.
  • Keyliane Abdallah - 6/10: Replaced Harit, adding defensive stability on the flank.
  • Tochukwu Nnadi - 6/10: Introduced to refresh the midfield and disrupt Troyes’ rhythm late in the game.
  • Faris Moumbagna - 7/10: Impactful despite limited minutes; earned the penalty that sealed the win.
  • Geoffrey Kondogbia - N/A: Came on late to help see out the match tactically.
  • Bruno Genesio - 7/10: Set up his team well to control possession without overcommitting. His starting lineup and substitutions helped Marseille hold firm under pressure.

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