Amine Harit warns Marseille after late collapse against Le Havre

Amine Harit has warned Olympique de Marseille to maintain their concentration until the final whistle after they nearly threw away a four-goal lead in their 4-3 victory over Le Havre.

Marseille appeared to be cruising towards a comfortable win after scoring four times, but three goals conceded in the closing stages turned the match into a tense encounter and left the team facing the prospect of a dramatic collapse.

The late scare frustrated Harit, who believes Marseille’s players must learn from the experience and avoid becoming complacent when they are in a commanding position.

“It’s a lack of humility. Sometimes, when you get too cocky, you get brought back down to earth,” the attacking midfielder admitted.

Harit stressed that a substantial lead does not guarantee victory, insisting that the team must remain disciplined and focused regardless of the scoreline.

“At 4-0, it’s not over.”

The Marseille midfielder did not seek to blame any individual for the team’s difficulties in the closing stages. Instead, he believes the experience should serve as a warning to the entire squad about the importance of maintaining the right mentality throughout a match.

Although Marseille ultimately secured the victory, conceding three goals after building a four-goal advantage exposed the danger of losing concentration before the final whistle.

Harit’s comments underline the need for the team to approach every stage of a match with the same level of commitment, even when the result appears to be beyond doubt.

For Marseille, the immediate priority will be to ensure that the problems against Le Havre do not become a recurring issue. The team’s ability to protect leads and manage matches effectively will remain important as they look to avoid similar situations in future fixtures.

Meanwhile, Bruno Genesio has announced sanctions against several young players following the incident.

Keyliane Abdallah has already been penalised and could miss the next match against Toulouse.

The possible absence of Abdallah would represent a further consequence of the disciplinary measures, as the situation continues to draw attention following the dramatic conclusion to the match.

While Marseille can take satisfaction from securing all three points against Le Havre, the manner in which they finished the game has provided a clear lesson for the squad.

Harit’s message is straightforward: the team cannot afford to relax simply because it has established a comfortable advantage. Marseille must remain focused, show humility and continue working until the referee blows the final whistle.