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Luis Enrique pays tribute to Genesio ahead of Classique but wishes him well "after the match"

On the eve of the OM-PSG Classique, Luis Enrique paid homage to Bruno Genesio in a press conference, while humorously clarifying that he could not wish him good luck before a match that pits them against each other.

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Luis Enrique pays tribute to Genesio ahead of Classique but wishes him well "after the match"
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Luis Enrique chose politeness tinged with irony to discuss Bruno Genesio on the eve of the Classique between OM and PSG, this Sunday.

“He is a great coach that everyone knows, who has a very high level,” said the Spanish manager in a press conference. Before correcting himself with a smile: “I cannot wish the Marseille coach very good luck. To Bruno Genesio for the future, yes.”

The two men face off for the sixth time. The record clearly favors the Parisian: four victories and one draw, across all competitions. Genesio has never beaten Luis Enrique, whether with Lille — three defeats and one draw — or with Rennes, where he also suffered a defeat.

The context makes the stakes even heavier for OM. After four consecutive defeats in Ligue 1, Marseille approaches this Classique with the obligation to react. A victory against PSG would constitute not only a first for Genesio against Luis Enrique, but also a strong signal to revive a season that is taking a worrying turn.

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