Habib Beye’s debut as Marseille coach ends in a tough night at Brest

Habib Beye’s debut in charge of Olympique Marseille ended in frustration with a 2-1 defeat away to Brest, a result that underlines how much work still lies ahead for the new coach.

Even the energy that usually comes with a change on the bench was not enough to jolt OM back to life.

At the Stade Francis-Le Blé, Marseille struggled to impose themselves and were outplayed for long spells by a confident Brest side. Two headed goals from Ludovic Ajorque, again exposing OM in the air, quickly put Beye’s team on the back foot and highlighted familiar weaknesses he will need to fix.

Late on, Mason Greenwood earned a penalty that could have reignited hope, but his effort was saved by Gregoire Coudert, perfectly symbolising a night where nothing went Beye’s way.

Despite this setback, Marseille remain fourth in Ligue 1, but the battle for a Champions League place is slipping away as Lyon can pull eight points clear with a win over Strasbourg on Sunday.

For Habib Beye, this first outing is a stark reminder of the challenge he has inherited and the urgency of turning performances around.
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