UPDATE: United States winger Tim Weah has left the pitch with an injury during Marseille’s 2-1 defeat to Lens on October 14, 2023. This incident occurred shortly after Weah provided his first assist for the French league club, raising immediate concerns for his fitness.
Weah, who set up Mason Greenwood’s opening goal in the 17th minute, was forced to exit the match in the second half due to an apparent injury to his left thigh. Marseille has not yet confirmed the specifics of the injury but is expected to release more information shortly.
“It would be very bad news for us if he really hurt himself,” said Roberto De Zerbi, Marseille’s coach, after the match.
The injury comes at a critical time for Weah, who returned to Ligue 1 this summer after an inconsistent two-year stint at Juventus. His performance in the match was a bright spot for Marseille, who are currently facing stiff competition in the league.
In the broader context, defending champions PSG overtook Marseille in the French league standings with a dominant 3-0 victory over Brest, leaving Marseille in a precarious position just one point ahead of Lens.
Weah’s family has deep ties to Marseille; his father, George Weah, a former FIFA Player of the Year, played for the club 25 years ago. Tim previously spent four successful seasons at Lille, where he helped the team secure the Ligue 1 title in 2021.
Next steps: As fans await further updates on Weah’s condition, all eyes will be on Marseille’s response in upcoming matches and whether they can maintain their position in the league without their key player.
This developing story will continue to unfold, and updates will be provided as soon as more information becomes available.
