Igor Paixão
OM
Trains fully, option against Paris FC
Paixao (undisclosed) trained fully and will be an option for Sunday's clash against Paris FC, the club posted.
Analysis: Paixao finished last season with six goals and five assists across 30 Ligue 1 appearances for Marseille, and did everything possible to stay at the club this summer despite significant transfer pressure from the Premier League. His return to full training now positions him to build on last season's productive campaign as speculation around his future continues to be a subject to monitor.
Won't be an option vs Monaco
Paixao (muscular) won't be an option for Sunday's clash against Monaco, according to coach Bruno Genesio.
Analysis: Paixao had been dealing with muscle discomfort in training over the past several days, an issue that predates the recent win over Strasbourg and continued to linger through the week. His absence comes amid ongoing transfer speculation this summer, with Amine Harit likely stepping in on the left wing and young Keyliane Abdallah, who scored his first Ligue 1 goal in the opener, a possible option on the right side of the attack.
Nursing muscle discomfort
Paixao (undisclosed) has been dealing with muscle discomfort in training over the past several days, an issue that predates the recent win over Strasbourg and led him to take part in only part of Thursday's session before feeling a new alert, according to L'Equipe.
Analysis: Paixao's physical issue comes as he remains firmly on the market this summer, with reports suggesting he is open to a new challenge abroad while Marseille's ownership pushes to sell its most valuable asset, even as coach Bruno Genesio would prefer to keep him. Marseille has already received an offer from Sunderland, with other English and Gulf clubs also reportedly circling. If Paixao is unable to go against Monaco, Amine Harit could step in on the left wing, with young Keyliane Abdallah, who scored his first Ligue 1 goal in the opener against Strasbourg, potentially getting a start on the right side of the attack for the Phoceans.
Scores three in three friendlies
Paixao has scored three goals in the last three friendlies and is in good shape, positioning him to likely hold the leader role of Marseille's attack in 2026/27 if he remains at the club, the club posted.
Analysis: Paixao finished last season with six goals and five assists across 30 Ligue 1 appearances, adding to a strong debut campaign after his move from Feyenoord. His hot preseason form reinforces his standing as one of the club's most dangerous attacking weapons, though his long term future remains something to monitor given the level of interest he continues to draw.
Should return against Nantes
Paixao (calf) returned to team training and is expected to be back in the squad for Saturday's trip to Nantes, according to La Minute OM.
Analysis: Paixao had been sidelined for two weeks after sustaining a calf injury during the defeat at Lorient, but his return to collective sessions is right on the timeline that had been set. The Brazilian winger has been Marseille's most dangerous attacking weapon in recent weeks and his comeback is a significant boost for coach Habib Beye heading into the final stretch of the season. If deemed fit to do so, Paixao should regain his starting role against the Canaries.
Set to miss two weeks
Paixao (calf) will miss around two weeks with the injury he sustained during Saturday's defeat against Lorient, according to La Minute OM.
Analysis: Paixao had played through the discomfort until halftime before being substituted Saturday, and the confirmed two-week absence is a big blow for the Olympians since he has been the most significant presence in the attack in recent weeks. Hamed Traore and Emerson are the most likely candidates to pick up extra minutes on the left flank while Paixao works his way back to full fitness.
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