Bruno Genesio has rejected suggestions that he could resign as manager of Olympique Marseille after the club’s worst start in their history.
Marseille’s 2-1 defeat by Paris Saint-Germain in Sunday’s Classique was their fifth loss in six matches. Their fourth Ligue 1 defeat in five games also left them in the relegation zone as the international break began.
Genesio’s position had come under increased scrutiny after several media outlets reported that the veteran manager might step down.
“There isn’t any idea of resigning, no,” Genesio said.
Marseille are 17th in Ligue 1, a position that contrasts sharply with the club’s usual ambitions.
“At Marseille, we are used to playing at the top of the table,” Genesio added. “That is why I’m trying to sound the alarm when we’re talking about ‘honourable’ defeats.”
The club’s poor run has followed a difficult summer in financial terms. Marseille sold several key players to balance their books and meet the requirements of UEFA and the DNCG.
Those departures have left Genesio with a squad that is significantly weaker in both quality and depth, making it harder for the manager to respond to the team’s disappointing results.