Marseille’s Midfield Boost: Rabiot and Bennacer Ready for Action

Olympique de Marseille is set to receive a significant boost to their midfield as both Adrien Rabiot and Ismaël Bennacer are expected to be available for selection in their upcoming match against Stade de Reims this Saturday.

Rabiot, 29, participated in the high-profile match against Paris Saint-Germain before joining the French national team for international duty. Despite playing in France’s 2-0 loss to Croatia in the UEFA Nations League, he was sidelined for the return fixture due to a minor calf issue. Fortunately, the midfielder has recovered and is now fit to play this weekend.

Bennacer, 27, who missed the PSG clash due to a hamstring problem, opted to skip the recent international break with Algeria to focus on his recovery. Reports suggest that he is likely to feature in the upcoming match against Reims.

While the return of Rabiot and Bennacer is welcome news for Marseille, the team will still be without Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Michael Murillo, who remain unavailable due to injuries.

This midfield reinforcement comes at a crucial time for Marseille as they look to strengthen their position in the league and push for European qualification spots.