MARSEILLE NEWS

Matteo Guendouzi - Resumes full training Monday Guendouzi has resumed full training Monday after returning from the World Cup and could be able to feature in Thursday's match versus Toulouse, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Guendouzi is back in Marseille but as with everyone that has taken part in the final weekend of the World Cup that won't guarantee a starting role from the very first game and decision on his status may easily come down to final moments ahead of the game. With Amine Harit and Gerson out that could see the door opening for Dimitri Payet to get a start.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Bailly - Going on midseason trip Bailly will join his teammates on a trip to Marbella to maintain their fitness, it was announced Sunday.

Impact Bailly missed five of the final six matches before the World Cup but is in good shape to be fit when the league returns in late-December. When fit, Bailly started in seven of his nine appearances between the league and UCL.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Guendouzi - Starts against Tunisia Guendouzi got the start and played 79 minutes during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Tunisia.

Impact Guendouzi was largely a fringe option having gone unused during the opening two matches. The midfielder was given a start in a meaningless match Wednesday, but is unlikely to break into the starting XI heading into the knockout stage.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Veretout - Starts in loss Veretout made the start and produced only two tackles during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Tunisia.

Impact Veretout made his first appearance and start during Wednesday's loss, but that was clearly as a rotation option. In the knockout stage Veretout would be little more than an option off the bench if France are chasing a goal.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pape Gueye - One start in group stage Gueye made two appearances (one start) playing 107 minutes during the World Cup 2022 group stage.

Impact Gueye has been a largely rotational option throughout the group stage, though he has taken two corners. That minor role on set-pieces makes Gueye a playable option for the knockout stage in a tough match against England, if he finds his way into the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bamba Dieng - Scores late as sub Dieng scored one goal on one shot on target during Friday's 3-1 victory over Qatar.

Impact Dieng relieved Famara Diedhiou for rest purposes during the 74th and found the back of the net just 10 minutes later to close the scoring in this contest. The goal was assisted by Iliman Ndiaye.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Amine Harit - Undergoes surgery Harit (knee) underwent surgery Thursday, the player announced via Twitter.

Impact Harit underwent a surgery for what was originally reported as a sprained ACL. The midfielder will face an uphill battle to return in domestic play before January with surgery indicating the sprain may be more severe than originally thought.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pau Lopez - Beaten twice against Monaco Lopez made five saves and conceded two goals during Sunday's 3-2 win over Monaco.

Impact Lopez was beaten once each half but couldn't do much to prevent either goal, with one coming from the penalty and the other one off a unmarked, close-range strike. Despite the goals conceded, the goalkeeper still was a net positive for Marseille as his five saves helped keeping his side in contention until eventually coming from behind to win all three points. On the other hand, with multiple goals in four of the last five outings, Lopez will need to do a little bit better during the second half of the campaign to be a valuable fantasy piece again.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Samuel Gigot - Makes six clearances against Monaco Gigot had one off-target shot and made six clearances and three interceptions during Sunday's 3-2 win over Monaco.

Impact Gigot was questionable for his one but not only was able to play for 83 minutes but also had some nice numbers, highlighted by a game-high six clearances. The center-back is experiencing lot of ups and downs so far this season but more performances like this one can very well help him becoming a regular starter for the second half of the campaign.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dimitri Payet - Two assists off bench versus Monaco Payet made two assists, sent in six crosses (one accurate) and drew three fouls during Sunday's 3-2 win over Monaco.

Impact Payet was brought in the 62nd minute to replace injured Amine Harit and ended up being instrumental for his side to get a huge come-from-behind win as he assisted two goals between the 83rd minute and stoppage time. With Harit out for the World Cup and probably beyond, Payet will hope this performance helps him to be a regular starter for the second half of the season.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sead Kolasinac - Scores winner against Monaco Kolasinac scored a goal off his lone shot after coming off the bench during Sunday's 3-2 win over Monaco.

Impact Kolasinac was brought in the 83rd minute to replace fellow defender Samuel Gigot but his biggest contribution took place on the attacking end as he rose higher than any opponent to head home a free-kick cross from the left and give his side's a 3-2 win deep into stoppage time. This was the first goal of the campaign for Kolasinac who has been mostly used as a reserve and still had to deal with a knee injury for around a month.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Veretout - Scores in win over Monaco Veretout scored a goal off three shots (one on target) during Sunday's 3-2 win over Monaco.

Impact Veretout couldn't rack up defensive numbers as he usually does but once again had a huge contribution on the attacking end, stepping into the opposition's box to draw things level at 2-2 in the 83rd minute. This was the third consecutive match with an appearance on the scoresheet for the midfielder, who was coming from assisting in each of the previous two contests. He'll hope to keep up with this recent offensive production after defending France during the upcoming World Cup.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alexis Sanchez - Bags free-kick goal against Monaco Sanchez scored a goal off his lone shot, created two chances, drew two fouls and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 3-2 win over Monaco.

Impact Sanchez put to an end his longest scoring drought of the campaign in the 35th minute as he opened the scoring for Marseille with a stunning free-kick shot. This was the first goal for the forward since Oct. 12 and his fifth over 12 league appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Amine Harit - Has sprained ACL Harit suffered a sprained ACL in his left knee during Sunday's 3-2 win over Monaco, his club confirmed Monday. He's now unable to play in the World Cup for Morocco.

Impact It's uncertain how long Harit will be out and while the injury is still serious, it's fortunately not a complete tear and this means he might miss weeks instead of months. Dimitri Payet will become even more integral to the attack while Harit is absent but the World Cup break will offer some time to recover without games to play.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Morocco midfielder Harit hurts knee, doubtful for World Cup

Morocco’s Amine Harit appears doubtful for the World Cup after the Marseille midfielder came off on a stretcher during his side’s 3-2 win at Monaco in the French league

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Amine Harit - Suffers horrific injury Sunday Harit was stretchered off in the 62nd minute of Sunday's match versus Monaco with a knee injury.

Impact Harit suffered a gruesome injury and while it'll have to be confirmed the fears that the worst happened are significant at the moment. He was tended on the pitch in a ton of pain right in front of the shocked looks of most of the other players on the pitch and is likely facing a lengthy absence. This would also be a massive blow for Morocco as he was in the squad for the World Cup too.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Veretout - Probable for Monaco clash Veretout (knock) has returned to training and should be available for Sunday's match versus Monaco, according to coach Igor Tudor.

Impact Eric Bailly, Samuel Gigot, Pape Gueye and Veretout are all arriving this weekend with problems but everyone appears to be back in training according to Tudor. Veretout only suffered the issue last weekend and his quick return here will likely see him straight back in the XI. He's been in a brilliant form with back to back affairs with assists on a total of four chances created and seven crosses.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pape Alassane Gueye - Could feature Sunday Gueye (undisclosed) has returned to training and should be available for Sunday's match versus Monaco, according to coach Igor Tudor.

Impact Eric Bailly, Samuel Gigot, Gueye and Jordan Veretout are all arriving this weekend with problems but everyone appears to be back in training according to Tudor. Gueye has only started three times all season and given he's been dealing with his issue for four games now the midfielder would certainly find the bench at best here.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Samuel Gigot - Probable against Monaco Gigot (ankle) has returned to training and should be available for Sunday's match versus Monaco, according to coach Igor Tudor.

Impact Eric Bailly, Gigot, Pape Gueye and Jordan Veretout are all arriving this weekend with problems but everyone appears to be back in training according to Tudor. Gigot only suffered his issue last weekend and his quick return to the pitch likely means he'll be starting here again. He's now coming off scoring and holding a clean sheet but will be facing a tough match up versus the in-form Monegasques.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Bailly - Could feature in Monaco clash Bailly (thigh) has returned to training and should be available for Sunday's match versus Monaco, according to coach Igor Tudor.

Impact Bailly, Samuel Gigot, Pape Gueye and Jordan Veretout are all arriving this weekend with problems but everyone appears to be back in training according to Tudor. Bailly has now only played 50 minutes over the past month and will likely find himself on the bench at best here.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gerson - Set to sign with Flamengo Gerson is set to sign with Flamengo and will be unavailable for Sunday's match versus Monaco, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Gerson had a rough relationship with new coach Igor Tudor right off the gate after a big clash between the two over the Summer. He was still given a fair chance and was a fairly regular starter for some time but hasn't been given the nod in seven straight games now with reports pointing to worsening of their relationship which apparently has led to the player's decision to leave Marseille for his former club - Flamengo. Final details of the deal are still cleared out but the player has already said goodbye to his teammates and will not be expected for the final game before the World Cup.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pau Lopez - Makes four saves in shutout win Lopez made four saves in Sunday's 1-0 win over Lyon.

Impact Lopez made a terrific outing here holding on to some terrific saves for a critical shutout and return to the winning ways. The keeper finally snapped a five-match run without a clean sheet as he had 17 saves and eight goals allowed across all competitions over that period.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chancel Mbemba - Sends five crosses in shutout win Mbemba held a clean sheet and hauled in five crosses (none accurate) and four clearances in Sunday's 1-0 win over Lyon.

Impact Mbemba has been a serious weapon of late. He's now mounted two clean sheets, one goal and one assist over his past seven matches across all competitions. Besides that he's also produced six shots, 15 crosses and 15 tackles over the same period.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Samuel Gigot - Heads home winner, exits injured Gigot scored on his lone shot and held a clean sheet but was replaced in the 61st minute of Sunday's 1-0 win over Lyon with a suspected ankle injury.

Impact Gigot was having a terrific game after holding on his own defensively while heading home the winner of the game in the first half when he took a rough hit on his ankle forcing him out of the pitch early. Even if he recovers on time for next weekend though he still could go back to the bench with Sead Kolasinac getting the nod at center-back.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Veretout - Assists and leaves with injury Veretout tallied one assist but had to leave in the 85th minute of Sunday's 1-0 win over Lyon with a suspected injury.

Impact Veretout was having a terrific game grabbing his second straight assist and also adding two crosses (one accurate), three corners and five tackles (four won) but his status for the final game before the World Cup next week is under threat. If he's forced to miss that game or at least sit on the bench Matteo Guendouzi should slot in the middle of the park.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE