Overview
- Marseille lost 2-0 at Lorient on Saturday, undone by major defensive errors that led to goals from Panos Katseris and Bamba Dieng.
- Coach Habib Beye said his choices were wrong and the team lacked spirit, while sporting director Medhi Benatia called the display a scandal and attacked the players’ attitude.
- Results over the weekend reshaped the table as Lille drew 0-0 with Nice and Rennes beat a rotated Strasbourg 3-0 on Sunday to reach 53 points, leaving OM on 52 in fifth with Lyon playing later at PSG.
- PSG’s medical update before facing Lyon indicated Désiré Doué is available and Fabián Ruiz is set to return, with Nuno Mendes still uncertain as he continues indoor work.
- In Ligue 2, Le Mans beat Clermont 1-0 on Friday to secure third, Rodez stretched an unbeaten run to 17 after a 3-2 win over Amiens, and Reims reclaimed fourth by edging Red Star 3-2.