Marseille go to Estac Troyes on Sunday at 20:45 with another defensive doubt hanging over the trip. Conrad Jaden Egan-Riley has been bothered by an ankle issue for a few days and, according to Foot Mercato quoting La Provence, is not expected to be fully recovered in time for the match. Marseille sit 17th in Ligue 1, so the timing is awkward even before a ball is kicked.
Marseille's availability problem
Foot Mercato's report adds Egan-Riley to a list that is already too long. Sports Mole said Tochukwu Nnadi has a knee issue, Geoffrey Kondogbia is doubtful because of muscle tightness and Timothy Weah will be suspended, which leaves Marseille with little margin for error at the back.
The league form is poor enough on its own. Marseille have only 3 points from 5 Ligue 1 matches and 4 defeats in those 5 games, while Sports Mole also notes a run of five straight losses across all competitions since the 4-0 win over Strasbourg in the opener. On that basis, a fresh injury doubt is the last thing they needed.
The pressure around Estac Troyes vs Marseille
The opposition does not make this any easier. Estac Troyes are 16th and a point above the relegation line, with 4 points from 5 games, so this is already a direct pressure match rather than a comfortable preview fixture.
Marseille's problem is that they keep handing opponents a chance to get at them. Their 56.5% average possession in Ligue 1 suggests they can still control phases of games, but control has not translated into results. The question now is whether they can get through Sunday with the defensive pieces they still have, or whether Egan-Riley becomes the latest absence in a squad that is already stretched.
Written by Sam Whitfield with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 2 outlets. How we work →
