OM, the big blow

Olympique de Marseille has suffered a major setback ahead of Saturday's match against Troyes following a series of international break injuries. Midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg sustained a muscle injury while playing for Denmark, ruling him out of Saturday's clash and several upcoming games as manager Bruno Genesio looks to restructure his midfield.

The injury crisis extends across the entire squad, with defender Derek Cornelius sidelined until 2027 due to a serious hip injury. Further absences and concerns affect CJ Egan-Riley, Nayef Aguerd, the suspended Timothy Weah, and forward Amine Gouiri as 17th-placed Marseille attempts to stop a five-match losing streak.