Osimhen’s away goal drought continues in Lille’s defeat to Olympique Marseille

Victor Osimhen continues his chase for a Ligue 1 away goal as Lille bowed 2-1 to Olympique Marseille at Stade Velodrome.

The Nigeria international, who was a major doubt for this game owing to injury worries, was introduced for Loic Remy after 65 minutes but could not rescue his team from defeat.

Osimhen remplace Rémy à la pointe de l’attaque.

🔺 @victorosimhen9
🔻 Rémy#OMLOSC 1-0 | ⏱ 65′

— LOSC (@losclive) November 2, 2019

Morgan Sanson and Gabriel’s own goal powered Andre Villas-Boas’ men to their fifth win of the season, with Adama Soumaoro’s strike reduced to a mere consolation.

Despite seeing action for just 25 minutes, Osimhen got one shot, nine touches, four passes with a passing accuracy of 75%, albeit he was cautioned in the 83rd minute.

Following the defeat, Lille dropped to fifth spot in the French top-flight with 18 points after 12 games.

Not our night in #Marseille. We move on. #OMLOSC pic.twitter.com/j58TeokvGb

— LOSC Lille EN (@LOSC_EN) November 2, 2019

Christophe Galtier’s men travel to Spain for Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Valencia. They sit at the base of Group H with one point from three games.