Weah Shuns Drama Following Defeat to Sporting

Following Marseille’s 2-1 defeat to Sporting Portugal, Timothy Weah acknowledged the significant influence of Emerson Palmieri’s red card on the game. “We started well, but playing with ten men was difficult,” said the American international, noting that Sporting’s numerical advantage in the second half altered the match’s dynamics. Despite the disappointment, he remains resilient: “The disappointment is strong because we want to win every match and score every time… We need to focus on Lens now.”

The red card for Emerson, which occurred just before halftime while OM was leading, has faced criticism from the French press, highlighting a clumsy simulation from the Italian defender. Weah prefers to learn from this experience: “In the first half, we played well. I’m proud of the team; now we need to move on and concentrate on Lens. We remain confident… We’ll reflect, and get back to work.” His remarks reflect both the moment’s disappointment, similar to Aubameyang’s reaction, and the determination to bounce back quickly.