OM suffered a 0-2 defeat at Troyes on Sunday evening, a match which was marked by a notable incident: Igor Païssão's blood attack. After being substituted in the 87th minute, the Brazilian left winger refused to shake the hand of his coach, Bruno Genesio, sparking an immediate controversy among supporters.
Bruno Genesio spoke at the post-match press conference to downplay the incident. He said Païssão's gesture was "nothing" and that he understood the player's frustration, whether it was the decision to take him out or the general performance of the match. Genesio insisted that the player could count on him and the trust of the group, highlighting the efforts made to keep him in the team. The coach made it clear that he did not want to fuel controversy and that he would remain focused on the team's objectives.
Despite the coach's defense, a majority of OM supporters are demanding that Païssão be relegated to the bench for the next match against Olympiakos, scheduled for this Thursday evening at 9 p.m. in the Europa League. A survey carried out on the BUT! OM showed that 55.9% of voters wanted to see the Brazilian in reserve, while 44.1% preferred to keep him as a starter. The result, although close, indicates notable pressure on Genesio to make a clear decision after the incident.
The club, however, remains uncertain about the final decision. Genesio will have to weigh the opinions of the supporters, the performance of Païssão and the tactical needs of the team before confirming his choice. The next match against Olympiakos will therefore be a key moment to determine whether the coach will maintain confidence in the player or whether he will respond to the demand of the majority of fans by benching him.