Olympique de Marseille will be without Arthur Vermeeren and Bilal Nadir for the Trophée des Champions. Coach Roberto De Zerbi confirmed their suspensions but still called them up for the trip.

In a surprising turn of events, Roberto De Zerbi announced during a press conference that neither Arthur Vermeeren nor Bilal Nadir will participate in the upcoming Trophée des Champions match against Paris Saint-Germain in Kuwait. Both players received red cards, leading to their suspension for this crucial encounter. Despite their absence on the pitch, the Italian coach emphasized the importance of having them travel with the squad to aid in the team’s mental preparation.

This trip to Asia, away from Marseille and its distractions, has provided De Zerbi with an opportunity to hold multiple meetings with his players. The goal was to address the issues observed during the recent match against Nantes and to tackle the instability that has plagued the team.

Nayef Aguerd the only absentee

As for the rest of the squad, Olympique de Marseille reports no further absences for this significant clash. Nayef Aguerd, due to his commitment to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, will miss this important match. However, other players who were previously uncertain or returning from injuries are all vying for starting positions. This includes Amine Gouiri, Hamed Traoré, and Facundo Medina.