Overview
- Ethan Nwaneri was an unused substitute in Marseille’s 2-2 draw with Strasbourg, the first match under interim coach Jacques Abardonado.
- Sections of the Stade Vélodrome emptied in protest at the club’s board, with banners and boos directed at the hierarchy during the game.
- Nwaneri had started four matches under Roberto De Zerbi and scored on debut before being taken off at half-time in back-to-back games, with De Zerbi departing after a 5-0 loss to PSG.
- Mikel Arteta reiterated that the loan is development-led and said managerial changes at loan clubs are beyond his control.
- Arteta noted significant midfield injuries, highlighting Mikel Merino’s five-month layoff and another setback for Kai Havertz, yet maintained the loan was the correct call.