Valero faces Genesio's resistance

Romain Ferrier, coach of the reserve team, highlights that Valero is the main contributor to their success. Official statistics in National 2 show four goals for him this season, not counting his goals with the U19s. He notably scored a hat-trick against Monaco's U19s according to But! Football Club.

Still, Bruno Genesio remains cautious despite these convincing performances. Asked yesterday at a press conference, he said: "With young players, it's important to evaluate them well before launching them, otherwise it can be destructive. Valero? We need to be patient."

The Marseille coach explains that he closely monitors the progress of the young player through Jérémie Bréchet and does not want to rush things despite Valero's potential. Genesio emphasizes the importance of evaluating correctly before any promotion to Ligue 1.

While this stance may frustrate some supporters, it reflects a methodical approach to ensure the sustainable progression of the young attacker. Genesio confirmed that Antoine Valero can continue to train with the first team and will be closely observed.