Habib Beye Confirms Mason Greenwood Fitness Boost Before Nantes Showdown

Ahead of a must-win encounter, Olympique de Marseille manager Habib Beye has clarified the situation surrounding Mason Greenwood after his unexpected absence from the starting XI against OGC Nice.

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‎Marseille coach Habib Beye gives key Mason Greenwood injury update before Nantes clash as Ligue 1 top-four battle heats up with Champions League at stake.

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Manager addresses speculation

The omission led to widespread questions, but Beye quickly put rumours to rest. He revealed that Greenwood personally reported he was unable to start due to pain, following medical assessment on matchday.

Since then, the forward’s condition has shown improvement. The decision to limit his minutes last time out has aided his recovery, allowing him to regain a better physical level during training sessions this week.

Greenwood’s influence remains undeniable, with 25 goals from 41 appearances highlighting his importance to Marseille’s attacking output this campaign.

Physical setback linked to Lille clash

The injury stems from a physically demanding fixture against LOSC Lille, where the forward endured several strong challenges. The after-effects have lingered, affecting his ability to perform at full capacity.

Beye had previously explained that the player competed in multiple matches while dealing with pain, prompting caution from the club’s medical staff. As a result, his role against Nice was reduced to a short substitute appearance.

European ambitions under pressure

Marseille’s position in Ligue 1 adds urgency to the situation. Sitting sixth with 53 points, they are trailing both Olympique Lyonnais and Lille in the race for Champions League places.

The stalemate with Nice represented a missed chance to close the gap, leaving the team needing a strong response. Victory against FC Nantes is now critical to maintaining their push for a top-four finish.

Focus on decisive fixtures

Following the Nantes encounter, Marseille must also take on Le Havre AC and Stade Rennais in what promises to be a defining stretch.

Medical staff continue to track Greenwood’s recovery carefully to prevent any recurrence. Should his progress remain positive, Beye is expected to restore him to the starting lineup, given his central role in the team’s attacking structure.