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French Ligue 1 outfit, Olympique Marseille, are reportedly considering signing Algerian midfielder Ismael Bennacer permanently from AC Milan in the summer transfer window. The club signed the midfielder in the January transfer window on loan for the second half of the 2024/25 football season. After impressing manager Roberto de Zerbi, Olympique Marseille now want to […]
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Ismaël Bennacer’s promising loan spell at Olympique de Marseille has brought uncertainty behind the scenes, as the French club evaluates whether to trigger the €12 million option to make his move permanent. Since joining from AC Milan in the January transfer window, the Algerian international has made an immediate impact at the Vélodrome. With six […]
Roberto De Zerbi has publicly defended Ismaël Bennacer following criticism from the French press, standing by the Algerian midfielder after a mixed reception to his recent performance for Olympique de Marseille. The Italian head coach responded firmly after Bennacer, who played a key role in Marseille’s 3–2 victory over Toulouse on the final day of […]
Ismaël Bennacer’s performances at Olympique de Marseille continue to fall short of expectations, with the Algerian midfielder struggling to rediscover the form that once made him one of Africa’s brightest footballing talents. At 27, Bennacer finds himself far removed from the influential figure he was during the 2022–2023 season at AC Milan. Once celebrated for […]
Ismaël Bennacer played a role in Olympique de Marseille’s 3-2 win over Toulouse on Sunday, setting up the second goal of the match, yet his performance has drawn sharp criticism from sections of the French press, particularly La Provence, despite his statistical contributions. Bennacer, who joined the club on loan from AC Milan during the […]
Olympique de Marseille ended their dismal run of form with a much-needed 3-2 victory over Toulouse on Sunday night, reclaiming second place in Ligue 1 and giving their Champions League hopes a timely boost. Returning to the starting line-up for the first time in nearly a month, Algerian international Ismaël Bennacer played a key role […]
Olympique de Marseille have been boosted by the return of Algerian international Ismaël Bennacer, who has been named in the squad for Saturday’s crucial Ligue 1 fixture against Reims. Bennacer, who had been sidelined for several matches due to injury, is now fit to rejoin the team. His presence in midfield could provide a significant […]
Since his debut with the Algerian national team, Ismaël Bennacer has grown into a vital figure in the Fennecs’ midfield. Former assistant coach Serge Romano recently reflected on the player’s evolution and his increasing influence within the squad. Bennacer joined the national team in 2016, facing stiff competition for a place in midfield. Speaking to […]
Algerian midfielder Ismael Bennacer faces uncertainty over his availability for the national team camp after missing Olympique Marseille’s clash against Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday. According to the French outlet Foot Mercato, Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi was forced to leave Ismael Bennacer out of the squad due to a muscle injury sustained during a recent […]
Algeria’s preparations for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers have been disrupted by the withdrawal of midfielder Ismaël Bennacer due to muscle discomfort. The Olympique de Marseille player, who had been included in Vladimir Petković’s 26-man squad, is now expected to miss both fixtures against Botswana and Mozambique. Bennacer had been set to return to the […]
