Hamed Traoré
GEN
DNP in Lazio contest
Traore (thigh) wasn't fielded in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Lazio.
Analysis: Traore made just a token appearance on the bench, as he's not completely recovered from his thigh issue. It shouldn't be long before he starts seeing some minutes, but Genoa are fairly deep in his role, and he has been sidelined for multiple months.
Selected for Lazio game
Traore (thigh) has been named in Genoa's squad list to face Lazio on Sunday.
Analysis: Traore is available for the first time this season after dealing with a thigh injury for months, but he's unlikely to see a lot of minutes early, as he has trained fully only a couple of times so far. He scored twice and assisted once in 15 matches with Olympique Marseille last year, adding 14 shots (six on target), 12 chances created and 33 crosses (five accurate).
Still recovering from injury
Traore (thigh) hasn't participated in any friendly so far due to his previous thigh problem and is iffy for the early rounds. "He's pushing in practice and isn't far overall, but we don't want to rush anything at this stage," coach Daniele De Rossi announced.
Analysis: Traore passed the medicals and has been training throughout the summer, but he has been spared from the pre-season games to avoid risks. Even if he manages to be available for the opener, he'll be severely limited.
Moves to Genoa
Traore has joined Genoa on loan with an option to buy from Olympique Marseille.
Analysis: Traore was able to play just 15 times (nine starts) last season due to his injury woes, scoring once, assisting twice and adding 14 shots (six on target), 11 key passes and 34 crosses (five accurate). He had more success at Auxerre the year before and he was productive at Sassuolo in Serie A a few campaigns back. He'll likely have a prominent role if he stays healthy.
Fit but not integrated into camp
Traore is fit for the new season but has not been integrated into Marseille's preseason training camp in Ivory Coast, as he is expected to leave the club for Serie A, according to La Provence.
Analysis: Traore is set to join Genoa on loan with an option to buy on favorable terms for Marseille, a move that comes after a right adductor tear ended his season early and required surgery in Finland. He finished last season with two goals and one assist across 15 appearances in all competitions, and with his playing time limited by injuries and a lack of fit under the current setup, the switch to Italy will likely give him a fresh opportunity to rebuild his form in a league he knows well from his time at Sassuolo.
Travels to Finland for surgery
Traore will travel to Finland to undergo surgery with a specialist in adductor pathologies, bringing a definitive end to his season, according to the club.
Analysis: Traore suffered a right adductor tear in the closing stages of Saturday's match against Nantes and the decision to operate confirms there is no possibility of a return before the campaign concludes. The Ivorian international ends the season with two goals and one assist across 15 appearances in all competitions after joining on loan from Bournemouth, with his future at the club already secured through June 2030 following the automatic triggering of his purchase option.
Adductor injury ends season
Traore (adductor) suffered a tear of the right adductor during the closing stages of Saturday's match against Nantes and will not return to action before the end of the season, according to La Provence.
Analysis: Traore was forced off on a stretcher after going down in severe pain following a deep run and powerful strike in extension, though he was seen walking unaided, albeit with a limp, when leaving the stadium an hour later. The Ivorian international finishes the campaign with two goals and one assist across 16 appearances in all competitions after joining on loan from Bournemouth. His season-ending injury comes with his future at Marseille already secured, as the option to purchase him permanently was automatically triggered upon his first appearance under the club's colors, tying him to the club through June 2030. The timing of the injury is a blow for the Olympiens heading into the final stretch of the season, as Traore had been providing a useful attacking option off the bench.
Clears illness
Traore (illness) returned to full team training this week and is available for Saturday's trip to Nantes, the club posted.
Analysis: Traore had missed Sunday's South Derby against Nice due to illness, but his swift recovery puts him right back in contention for the weekend fixture. The attacking midfielder has been one of Marseille's most regular attacking options in recent weeks and his return is a welcome boost for coach Habib Beye heading into the final stretch of the season.
Dealing with illness
Traore missed Sunday's 1-1 draw in the South Derby against Nice due to illness, the club posted.
Analysis: Traore has been one of Marseille's key attacking options in recent weeks and his absence from such a significant fixture was a real blow for coach Habib Beye's side. The club will monitor his condition over the coming days before making a call on his availability for Saturday's clash against Nantes at La Beaujoire, with the hope being that the illness proves short-lived enough to have him back in the fold for the weekend. Quinten Timber will continue to cover in a more advanced role if Traore remains on the sidelines.
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