OM – Timothy Weah Injured with the USA: Alarm Bells for Marseille

A complicated evening for the USA… and for OM

Starting in the friendly against South Korea in New Jersey, Timothy Weah did not finish the match. In the 62nd minute, the U.S. international had to come off, visibly with a muscle issue. First word from the U.S. camp: hamstring discomfort. Nothing official, but enough to put a damper on things.

The match ended in a 2-0 win for South Korea, but it was the Marseille man’s exit that drew the attention in French and Marseille circles.

Tests pending, Japan in doubt

The U.S. medical staff has not yet provided a precise diagnosis. Further tests are scheduled in the coming days. Weah is on the list to face Japan on September 9 in Columbus, but his participation is very uncertain. There’s already talk of resting him to avoid taking risks.

OM holds its breath

On the Marseille side, they’re following the situation closely. Weah, 25, joined OM this summer from Juventus. His versatility—able to play as a winger, wing-back or even striker—has already proved useful to Roberto De Zerbi at the start of the season.

But the concern is real: after Lorient, it’s Real Madrid at the Bernabéu in the Champions League (September 16), then Le Classique against PSG at the Vélodrome (September 21). Three big tests where OM will need all hands on deck.

A concern to monitor, not a verdict

Weah is coming off a heavy season and was integrated very quickly into the OM squad. This muscle scare doesn’t necessarily mean a long layoff, but the timing is unfortunate. For a player whose energy and direct running make the difference, the slightest discomfort can change the equation.

Marseille must now hope the scare was only a false alarm. The coming days will tell whether Weah can return quickly, or if De Zerbi will have to make do without him for the fixtures ahead.