Himad Abdelli
OM
Scores against former club
Abdelli scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and four chances created in Sunday's 5-2 win over Angers.
Analysis: Abdelli recorded one goal from two shots, putting one on target, while creating four chances and adding one cross across 80 minutes in Sunday's 5-2 victory at Angers. He equalized against his former club in the 37th minute by meeting Timothy Weah's cross with a well-placed header before later releasing Amine Gouiri with a through ball that led to Marseille's penalty early in the second half. Abdelli has now scored in consecutive Ligue 1 appearances after converting a penalty against Troyes last weekend, while his four chances created highlighted his growing influence in Marseille's midfield.
Seems back in squad
Abdelli (not injury related) appears to be back in the fold after training normally this week and is seemingly included in the squad for Sunday's clash against Le Havre, according to Bruno Blanzat of La Provence.
Analysis: Abdelli had been effectively frozen out by coach Habib Beye in recent weeks following reported friction between the two, making his apparent return to the squad a surprise development heading into the final stretch of the season. Whether his reintegration represents a genuine reconciliation or a purely practical decision given Marseille's injury situation remains to be seen, but the Algerian international appears to have been handed another opportunity to contribute before the campaign concludes.
Not in plans until end of season
Abdelli (not injury related) has been effectively frozen out by coach Habib Beye and is unlikely to feature in Marseille's final two matches of the season barring a significant injury crisis, according to La Minute OM.
Analysis: Abdelli had already been left out of the Nantes trip after reportedly falling out with the Senegalese coach, and the latest update makes clear this is a definitive sporting decision rather than an injury issue. The Algerian international is no longer part of coach Beye's plans for the remainder of the campaign, bringing what has been a turbulent end to his season at the Velodrome. His future at the club beyond this season remains highly uncertain given the deterioration of his relationship with the coaching staff.
Left out of squad
Abdelli (not injury related) was not included in the squad for Saturday's trip to Nantes, leaving the training ground separately from the rest of the squad by car rather than travelling with the team, according to La Minute OM.
Analysis: Abdelli had been training fully this week, making his omission a non-sporting decision rather than an injury concern. The Algerian international is reportedly in a difficult situation at Marseille following an apparent conflict with coach Habib Beye after the last match, which could explain his exclusion from the travelling group. No official explanation has been provided by the club, leaving his status for upcoming fixtures unclear.
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