Faris Moumbagna
USC
CF
Playmaking Forward
Jul 1, 2000 (26)
Left
6'1"
170 lb
Fit but might remain out of plans
Moumbagna (undisclosed) is fit for Sunday's clash against Monaco but might remain out of the club's plans, according to coach Bruno Genesio. "Everyone else is fit."
Analysis: Moumbagna had not featured in Marseille's last several matches, extending a run of absences that began with lingering discomfort during preseason, and his continued exclusion suggests he may simply not factor into manager Genesio's setup regardless of his fitness. His path back into rotation contention remains unclear as the club continues to reassess his situation.
Out against Strasbourg
Moumbagna is not in Marseille's squad for Friday's season opener against Strasbourg.
Analysis: Moumbagna has not featured in the club's last three preseason friendlies, extending a run of absences that began with lingering discomfort at Marseille's training camp in the Netherlands after he was already pulled from a starting lineup during warmups earlier in preseason. His continued unavailability leaves his path back into rotation contention up front unclear, with the club needing to reassess his status in the coming days.
Still dealing with discomfort
Moumbagna (undisclosed) is still dealing with discomfort at Marseille's training camp in the Netherlands, according to Massilia Zone.
Analysis: Moumbagna had already been pulled from the starting lineup before the friendly against Nice due to apparent discomfort during warmups, with Igor Paixao stepping in as the more likely starter in a strong lineup. His continued issue now carries into the club's Dutch training camp, and his path back to full training will be worth monitoring as he looks to work his way into a rotational role next season.
Late scratch Saturday
Moumbagna was removed from the starting lineup and didn't play in Saturday's friendly match against Nice, raising concern about a potential injury.
Analysis: Moumbagna saw a chance to show his skills frustrated as he may have picked up a discomfort during the pre-game warmups. His place was taken by Igor Paixao, who would be a more likely starter in a strong lineup. The Cameroonian will need to work on his physical form as he seeks to earn a place in the rotation for the next season.
Back in Marseille
Moumbagna will return to parent club Marseille following the conclusion of his loan spell at Cremonese.
Analysis: Moumbagna made five Serie A appearances across 88 minutes for Cremonese in a limited role, having struggled to nail down a consistent starting position. Moumbagna had previously made 13 Ligue 1 appearances and seven Europa League outings for Marseille in 2022/23, contributing four goals and one assist, and now heads back to the club where his future will be assessed heading into the 2026/27 season under new coach Bruno Genesio.
Unavailable in Como game
Moumbagna (thigh) didn't make Cremonese's squad list to face Como on Sunday.
Analysis: Moumbagna hasn't played since late March because of a thigh injury that proved to be tougher to overcome than initially thought. He has featured just five times off the bench this season, tallying two shots (zero on target), one key apss and one cross (zero accurate). He'll likely head back to Olympique Marseille in the summer.
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