Keyliane Abdallah secured a 2-1 victory for Olympique de Marseille against Lens after coming off the reserve team to score the decisive goal.
The young Olympian’s late contribution followed a period spent with the reserve squad, according to a report from SO FOOT.com.
Marseille manager Bruno Genesio expressed satisfaction with how the player responded to being moved to the reserve side. The coach noted that the decision was intended to facilitate the player’s development rather than serve as a disciplinary measure.
“I felt joy because it allows us to win the match, but above all, it made me happy because it means he understood,” Genesio said after the match.
The manager added that the player’s attitude demonstrated an understanding of the coaching staff’s intentions. “His attitude showed that he understood that my decision was not a punishment but that it was to help him advance, and he had the right reaction,” Genesio said.
Abdallah shared his joy following the goal, specifically acknowledging Igor Paixão, who provided the assist, and his manager.
Following the match, Genesio directed comments toward Lens manager Yannick Cahuzac, acknowledging the difficulties faced by the Lens staff during the preceding week.
“When I saw the Lens match on Wednesday, I suffered a lot for him because I put myself in his place,” Genesio said, noting that only another coach could fully grasp the experience.
Genesio encouraged the younger coach to maintain unity with his staff and players. “He is a young coach; he must hang on, stay united with his staff and his players. They have qualities,” Genesio said.
Keyliane Abdallah scored the winning goal for Marseille in a 1-2 victory over Lens after being substituted in late-game scenarios. Abdallah’s return to the first team provided the clinical finish required to overcome the Lens defense.
The victory comes as Marseille continues to promote youth prospects from their reserve system to the senior squad to increase depth and performance.
