Timothy Weah admits Marseille fell short at Monaco

Timothy Weah has acknowledged that Marseille were below the required level in their first defeat of the Ligue 1 season. The assessment came from the 26-year-old midfielder after the loss at Monaco, where he wore the captain’s armband for OM.

Marseille were beaten 2-0 on Sunday, ending their unbeaten start to the campaign. Weah said the team showed less aggression than in its previous match and identified a broader failure to deliver the necessary elements. He called for a positive response, collective unity and a stronger performance in the next game.

The result adds pressure to a club already dealing with financial constraints. Marseille are under close supervision from the DNCG and have had to move on several members of their squad to comply with the French football regulator’s requirements. That process has reduced the depth available to Bruno Genesio’s team and made the defeat more damaging for the squad’s immediate momentum.

Weah’s message was therefore focused on recovery rather than excuses. Marseille must now respond on the pitch after suffering their first setback of the season, with the captain accepting that the team’s level in Monaco was not sufficient.