Olympique de Marseille coach Bruno Genesio has officially clarified the club’s penalty hierarchy following recent squad adjustments. Speaking on the team's tactical approach, Genesio confirmed that Amine Gouiri will retain primary responsibility for spot-kicks during competitive matches. Addressing the selection process, Bruno Genesio stated: "غويري سيبقى أوّل لاعب تُسند إليه هذه المهمة," which translates to "Gouiri will remain the first player assigned this task." The decision establishes a clear order for the squad as they prepare for upcoming fixtures in France. Himad Abdelli and Igor Paixão remain available as secondary options should adjustments be required on the pitch. These protocols are intended to provide stability for the Olympique de Marseille attack during high-pressure situations throughout the remainder of the season.
Penalty Taker Hierarchy Defined
Igor Paixão holds the designation of second-choice penalty taker for Olympique de Marseille. The club relies on his availability to step forward should the primary option be absent or unavailable during a match.
Amine Gouiri maintains a documented record regarding his performance from the penalty spot over the past decade. Since the start of the 2016-2017 season, he has successfully converted 13 penalties. During this same period, he has failed to score on two occasions. These statistics provide the basis for the current tactical framework established by Bruno Genesio for the squad's upcoming matches in France. The technical staff continues to monitor these figures to ensure the effectiveness of the penalty hierarchy throughout the remainder of the season.
Recent Matchday Penalty Incident
Himad Abdelli performed a penalty kick during the match against Troyes on the evening of 11 October. The event occurred in the 90+7 minute of the contest. Abdelli assumed the responsibility for the attempt because the primary penalty taker for Olympique de Marseille, Amine Gouiri, had been substituted in the 63rd minute. Igor Paixão, the second-choice option, was also unavailable for the spot-kick as he had been substituted in the 87th minute.
Technical staff at Olympique de Marseille maintain that Amine Gouiri is the first-choice penalty taker for the club. Despite this hierarchy, the team relies on the performance records of other squad members when primary options are absent from the pitch. Records indicate that Himad Abdelli has successfully scored 15 penalties during his career, while failing to convert on one occasion. These figures remain a part of the internal assessment conducted by the coaching staff regarding dead-ball situations.