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OM, a reinforcement from the United Arab Emirates

Penultimate in Ligue 1, OM had a bad international window with injuries to Amine Gouiri, Derek Cornelius, Himad Abdelli and

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 2:24 PM
OM, a reinforcement from the United Arab Emirates
Key Things to Know
  • Tochukwu Nnadi, who trained in the UAE as a youth, is ready to start for Marseille against Troyes.
  • Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg will miss several matches with a thigh injury, while Derek Cornelius faces months on the sidelines.
  • Bruno Genesio confirmed attackers Amine Gouiri and Himad Abdelli have resumed training and are available.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi, who developed in a Dubai academy, is set to bolster Marseille's starting lineup against Troyes on Sunday. OM manager Bruno Genesio faces significant squad absences, with Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg sidelined by a thigh injury and Derek Cornelius facing months out. However, both Amine Gouiri and Himad Abdelli have returned to full training ahead of the match.

Nnadi recovered from a summer knee injury without requiring surgery and provides an energetic defensive midfield option. The Nigerian international joined OM from Zulte Waregem for six million euros including bonuses, after previous spells in Bulgaria with Botev Plovdiv and youth training in the United Arab Emirates.

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