Marseille, one of France’s most historic football clubs, is currently facing a difficult period in the new season. The team has lost four matches in a row, including a heavy 4-1 defeat to Besiktas in the Europa League. Despite fielding its usual starting lineup, the squad's lack of depth has exposed weaknesses, drawing criticism from analysts like Daniel Riolo of After Foot, who called the team "desperate" and noted a "void" in its overall performance. This season’s struggles are not without historical context. In the early 2000s, Marseille went through a turbulent phase. The 2000-2001 season saw the departure of key players like Robert Pirès and the arrival of George Weah, but the club eventually ended up in 15th place after a series of coaching changes and poor results. The following years brought more challenges, including the loss of Didier Drogba in 2004, which proved difficult to replace despite reinvesting in new talent. That season ended with a fifth-place finish, but not before a nine-game losing streak. In 2012-2013, Elie Baup took charge after Didier Deschamps left, guiding Marseille to second place in the league. However, the team’s minimalistic playing style was criticized for lacking flair. A few years later, in 2015-2016, Marcelo Bielsa resigned after a home defeat to Caen, leading to a prolonged period of instability. The team finished 13th in that season, with several key players leaving the club. More recently, in 2019-2020, André Villas-Boas was brought in to revive the team. He managed to secure a second-place finish in the league, but the season was cut short by the coronavirus pandemic. Villas-Boas eventually resigned, citing conflicts with the club’s sporting director. Now, as Marseille faces another challenging season, the club continues to grapple with the legacy of past difficulties and the need for long-term stability.