This is good news on the one hand and real hope on the other that Roberto De Zerbi has. By recording the return of Hamed Junior Traoré, the OM coach can legitimately aim for further progress for his team in the second part of the season. The attacking midfielder returns to the Marseille group after more than two months of absence, during the 32nd finals of the Coupe de France and the match against Bourg-en-Bresse (Sunday from 2:45 p.m.).
“ He gives us the possibility of having one more player at the ten position, to breathe a little more (Mason) Greenwood and (Igor) Paixao, analyzed the Italian technician, cited by The TeamFriday in front of the media.
When he feels good, if he manages to adapt, he will be able to make a difference. » It is indeed advisable to use the conditional. We cannot expect Hamed Traoré to perform immediately.
The 25-year-old Ivory Coast international is recovering from a right thigh injury which has kept him off the field since September 12. OM recruited him last summer from Bournemouth (Premier League) in the form of a loan which will end on June 30, 2026. If Hamed Junior Traoré is not expected to start on Sunday in Bresse, he has a chance of finding playing time, suggested Roberto De Zerbi.
Medina, the other good news
It will then be interesting to see if the former AJ Auxerre can evolve into a number 10 register, a profile a priori targeted in view of the winter transfer market, the opening of which is scheduled for January 1st. Angel Gomes, who arrived from Lille during the summer transfer window, could also have worn the role of playmaker but without success.
One thing is certain, Roberto De Zerbi found a warrior, also back this weekend from a long injury, Facundo Medina. “ Medina has bravery, which we may have lacked. In particular positive madness, wickedness in the good sense of the word. I think we wouldn’t have taken this goal against Toulouse with him “, declared the OM coach. The Argentine central defender is also expected on Sunday against Bourg-en-Bresse.
