Matteo Guendouzi has been sidelined for another month after he suffered an injury in the UEFA Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday.
The French winger, who is currently out of action, will be replaced by former Arsenal midfielder Christian Eriksen in the team's starting lineup for the next match against Liverpool.
The 26-year-old Guendouzi had been in excellent form for Marseille this season, scoring seven goals and providing assists in his debut season with the club. However, injuries have taken their toll on him and he has not been able to play regularly since the start of the campaign.
It remains to be seen how long Guendouzi will be out of action and if he will be available for the upcoming matches against Liverpool or Manchester City. It will be interesting to see how he handles the situation and whether he can come back to full fitness before the end of the season.
In addition to Guendouzi, there were also some other key players that were absent from the squad due to injuries. Among them was defender Thiago Alcantara,Primeira Liga Hotspots who sustained an ankle injury during training sessions earlier this week. The club has announced that they will miss him for the rest of the season.
The loss of Guendouzi could potentially affect the team's overall performance, as it would mean that they will need to rely more heavily on the midfielders like Eriksen and Antoine Griezmann to provide the needed support.
Overall, Matteo Guendouzi's absence from the squad is likely to leave a significant void in the team's attacking line-up. However, with the current state of the footballing world, it remains to be seen how long Guendouzi will be out of action and if he will be available for the upcoming matches.