Olympique Marseille fans unanimously expressed their dissatisfaction with the presence of Angel Gomes in Bruno Genesio's starting lineup after the 0-2 defeat against Troyes. The English player, who returned to OM at the end of his loan to Wolverhampton, finds himself in difficulty under the direction of the new coach, who nevertheless appointed him as the starting attacking midfielder.
Since his return, Gomes has produced several performances that have left fans perplexed. His performance in Troyes was particularly disappointing, which fueled criticism on social networks and in the media. According to a survey carried out by the BUT! OM, 87.2% of participants voted for Gomes to be removed from the match, far outperforming the options of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (10.6%) and Timothy Weah (2.1%). This majority response reflects a clear disavowal from supporters, who wonder if Genesio's choice is wise.
RMC Sport journalists Walid Acherchour and Daniel Riolo also highlighted the need to put Gomes on the bench. They recalled that OM had already suffered a heavy defeat against Besiktas in the Europa League (4-1) on the first day, and that Gomes' performance no longer seemed to meet the team's expectations. The club must now decide whether it will continue to count on him in future matches.
The Phocéens have two major matches coming up: the Europa League against Olympiakos on Thursday evening at 9 p.m., then a Ligue 1 match against Angers on Sunday. These two meetings will be decisive for OM, which will have to react quickly on the European and national scene. In this context, Bruno Genesio could be forced to review his selection in midfield and redistribute the cards to improve the team's performance.
In summary, Angel Gomes is now at the center of debate among Marseille supporters. His place in Genesio's eleven is in question after the defeat against Troyes, and the coach will have to make a decision before the next matches. Fans are eagerly waiting to see whether or not Gomes will be retained for the upcoming showdowns.