Nayef Aguerd Misses Marseille vs. Rennes Due to Injury
03 February 2026at11:23
Olympique Marseille are preparing to face Stade Rennais in the Coupe de France Round of 16, amidst several absences, ahead of the anticipated match this Tuesday evening (21:10 GMT+1).
Olympique Marseille will be without the services of their Moroccan defender, Nayef Aguerd, whose absence from the squad announced by Roberto De Zerbi has been confirmed due to an adductor muscle injury.
According to French media reports, Aguerd experienced muscle pain and missed Monday's training session. This prompted the club's medical staff to exclude him from the squad as a precautionary measure to prevent the injury from worsening, especially given the current demanding fixture schedule.
Q&A
Why is Nayef Aguerd not playing for Marseille against Rennes?
Nayef Aguerd is confirmed out of the Coupe de France match against Stade Rennais due to an adductor muscle injury. He missed training as a precautionary measure to prevent worsening the issue.
What does Nayef Aguerd's injury imply for Marseille's squad depth?
Aguerd's absence means Olympique Marseille will be without a key Moroccan defender for their Coupe de France Round of 16 match, adding to their existing squad challenges.
