The international break turned into a nightmare for OM. Derek Cornelius, out for three months after a hip problem picked up in training. Himad Abdelli, hurt in the left ankle with Algeria against Burundi (2-2). Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, off after ten minutes with Denmark. And in the middle of this bad run, Amine Gouiri.
The Algerian striker, Marseille’s top scorer this season with 4 goals, complained of thigh pain against Zambia (3-1) on 25 September, in the opening round of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. Early return to Marseille, treatment protocol, maximum concern. But L’Équipe insists he will be available on Sunday against Troyes (8:45pm), a report picked up on Monday by Media365, which adds that his condition remains uncertain. In other words, Bruno Genesio should get his goalscorer back, with no absolute guarantee.
Already a must-win game
The context leaves no margin. 17th in Ligue 1 after losing to PSG (1-2) on matchday 5, OM go into this relegation-zone clash without their captain Timothy Weah, suspended, and with a depleted midfield. Having made no signings at all this summer for financial reasons, the Marseille club have no luxury replacement to hand. Gouiri will have to carry the attack.