After brief appearances in recent matches (11 minutes against Valencia 1-0 and 6 minutes against Monaco 1-2), Saber Khalifa may make his first start this Saturday for Olympique de Marseille against Toulouse on the 5th day of the French Ligue 1 championship.
With the suspension of Ghanaian player André Ayew due to three warnings, the left midfielder position needs to be filled. The Tunisian international, who has just been selected for the World Cup play-offs following the elimination of Cape Verde, is ready for the match against TFC.
“It’s been five weeks since I arrived. I feel good physically. All I’m missing is the rhythm of the matches. It’s up to the coach to see if he wants me to play in Toulouse. We must respect his choice. But I’m ready if he needs me,” says Saber Khalifa.
The former Evian TG player, known for scoring the best goal in the league last season, showcased his goal-scoring abilities in a friendly against Istres during the international break. This performance might work in his favor, unless coach Elie Baup decides to play the French Espoir international, Florian Thauvin, who made his first appearance in front of the press on Thursday.
