Marseille will face several challenges in their first match of 2013 due to various absences. Six players, including Rod Fanni, Nicolas NKoulou, and Jordan Ayew, will be suspended. Andre Ayew is unavailable due to injury, as he has joined Ghana for the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) preparation. New player Foued Kadir, who recently joined the club, has limited training sessions before leaving for the CAN. Additionally, Morgan Amalfitano is also sidelined due to injury. These absences pose a significant lineup challenge for coach Elie Baup in the upcoming match against Guingamp.
