OM finally broke their losing streak by winning 2-0 at Troyes, but the success was accompanied by dark news: two key players will be absent from the next matches. After the victory, coach Bruno Genesio announced that DerekCornelius and Pierre-EmileHøjbjerg would stay off the field for several weeks, which worried Marseille supporters for the upcoming matches.
The match against Troyes, which was played on Sunday evening, marked the end of a streak of five consecutive defeats both in the league and in European competitions. The Blues took the upper hand thanks to solid team play and flawless defense, which revived hopes of a return to Ligue 1. However, the joy was quickly tainted by the news of the injury of Cornelius and Højbjerg, two pillars of the team.
Derek Cornelius, Canadian central defender, suffered a hip injury. Genesio clarified that the nature of the injury is “rare” and that it could keep him away from the field until the winter break. The Danish midfielder, meanwhile, suffered a muscle injury during the international break. According to the coach, it is unlikely that he will be available for the match against Olympiakos in the Europa League, scheduled for Thursday at 9 p.m., and he could also miss the duel against Angers, Sunday at 3 p.m., in Ligue1.
“For Derek, it’s going to be quite a long time; we have to wait, because it’s a fairly rare injury, we already know that he will be absent until the winter break,” Genesio said. He added that Højbjerg's injury "will be too tight for the coming week", but that he would remain open to a return the following week. These statements underline the uncertainty regarding the availability of the two players and the need for OM to adapt quickly.
With these absences, OM will have to reconfigure their squad for the next two matches. The Marseille club must prepare to face Olympiakos in the Europa League and Angers in Ligue1 without two of its most reliable starters. Supporters will hope that Cornelius' injury resolves quickly, while Højbjerg's situation remains to be closely monitored. The next few days will be decisive in determining whether OM can maintain their positive momentum despite these losses.