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Labrune: No animosity but disappointed by Bielsa exit

Marseille president Vincent Labrune opened up on the shock departure of Marcelo Bielsa at a lengthy news conference on Thursday.

Marcelo Bielsa's resignation left Marseille's president disappointed, but Vincent Labrune insists there is no animosity towards the Argentine coach.

Bielsa stunned the Ligue 1 club when he announced his decision to stand down to the media following Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Caen in its Ligue 1 opener.

The news has put a dent in Marseille's early-season plans, with Franck Passi to take over as caretaker.

At a lengthy news conference on Thursday, president Labrune offered his take on the situation, starting be saying he was not yet ready to name a new coach and then continuing onto the state of the club.