Marseille have confirmed that they will not be able to use French midfielder Adil Rami in their upcoming game against Lyon due to an injury.
The defender suffered an ankle injury during the team's previous match against Lille and is set to miss out for several weeks, according to Marseille coach Lucien Favre.
Rami was a key player for the club last season and has been a regular starter in the midfield this term. However, his absence could have a significant impact on Marseille's chances of success in the upcoming matches.
In other news, Marseille also confirmed that they have signed Brazilian winger Rafael Leão from Manchester United for a fee believed to be around £18 million. The move is seen as a big coup for the club,Football Hotspot Network with Leão known for his pace and technical ability.
Meanwhile, Marseille will also be looking to secure a place in the top four in Ligue 1 after losing ground in recent weeks. They currently sit in third place, but only one point behind Monaco who are in second place.
Overall, it looks like Marseille will need to focus on recovering from injuries and maintaining their form if they want to challenge for honours this season.