"Marseille are looking to reignite their season with a new coach on board. The nine-time French champions appointed Habib Beye to replace Roberto De Zerbi on Wednesday following a bad patch of form that saw the club exit the Champions League and drop 12 points behind Ligue 1 leader Lens. Beye, a former Senegal international who played for Marseille, will be in charge of Friday's trip to Brest."
"After leading Red Star to promotion to Ligue 2, Beye spent the last year and a half as the Rennes coach. The club sacked Beye this month. Marseille have failed to win their past three league games, badly damaging their title hopes. The results, including a 5-0 mauling, at Paris Saint-Germain, have left fans fuming. The club hopes Beye, a disciplinarian advocating ball possession and a strong attacking identity, will produce a jolt."
Marseille appointed Habib Beye to replace Roberto De Zerbi after a poor run that included Champions League elimination and a 12-point deficit to Ligue 1 leader Lens. Beye, a former Senegal international and ex-Marseille player, previously led Red Star to promotion and was Rennes coach until his recent sacking. The club has not won in three league matches, including a 5-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain, prompting fan anger. Owner Frank McCourt said the appointment refocuses the club on remaining season challenges. Sporting director Medhi Benatia returned after briefly resigning and welcomed Beye's leadership and commitment.
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