Olympique de Marseille faces injury crisis and financial scrutiny

Olympique de Marseille is facing a severe injury crisis following the international break, leaving manager Bruno Genesio with a depleted squad. Key players including Amine Gouiri, Himad Abdelli, Derek Cornelius, and Pierre-Emile Højbjerg have all been sidelined with injuries. Højbjerg, in particular, was forced to leave his Denmark national team match after only ten minutes due to a muscular issue.

The club is currently struggling in Ligue 1, sitting in 17th place after a series of poor results. This physical decline has led to criticism of the coaching staff regarding the team's overall preparation. To address the shortage, Genesio may rely on inexperienced youth players, such as Tochukwu Nnadi and Nouhoum Kamissoko, or reserve talents like Milan Leccese.

Financially, the club is under scrutiny as owner Frank McCourt has reportedly shifted focus toward reducing the wage bill and selling high-value players rather than making new investments. This follows a period of significant financial deficit and criticism regarding the club's recruitment strategy.