Following his decision to decline Togo’s offer for the World Cup qualifiers for Brazil 2014, Alaixys Romao was not included in Marseille’s lineup for the match against Istres. The Phocéens won the game 1-0, with the lone goal scored by Saber Khlifa.
The Togolese international is currently nursing a slight thigh strain, leading to his absence from the friendly match. Additionally, Senegalese player Souleymane Diawara (thigh), Jeremy Morel (neck), and Rod Fanni (crutch) were also not available for the game.
Mario Lemina, who is dealing with tendinitis in his knee, continues his individual training, working separately from the team. Despite his injury, the new addition to Marseille is actively involved in ball-related activities as part of his rehabilitation.
