Why Super Eagles midfielder could make first start for Marseille vs Toulouse

Super Eagles midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi is set to make his first start for Olympique Marseille in their French cup clash against Toulouse, Afrik Foot reports.

Olympique Marseille are set to make changes in midfield for their Ligue 1 clash with Toulouse FC—and that could open the door for Nnadi to earn his first start for the club.

The Nigerian midfielder recently made his long-awaited debut against Olympique Lyon, ending weeks of speculation over his absence from matchday squads.

Now, fresh circumstances in Marseille’s midfield suggest the Super Eagles player is in line for a bigger role.

Injuries create an opening for Super Eagles player

Marseille will be without key midfielder Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, who is suspended for the Toulouse fixture, while Quentin Timber is sidelined with injury.

The double setback leaves the coaching staff short of options in Nnadi’s natural position.

With Geoffrey Kondogbia the only established alternative, Nnadi has suddenly moved up the pecking order after weeks of being eased into the squad.

His recent appearance against Lyon is seen as part of a gradual integration plan that could now accelerate due to necessity.

Nnadi eye possible first start vs Marseille

Nnadi joined Marseille from Zulte Waregem in February and had spent his early weeks adapting through individual fitness work and limited involvement in full team activities.

Off-field turmoil and Marseille’s poor run of results had also delayed his introduction into the side.

However, with the club looking to stabilise after recent defeats and a draw, the Toulouse match presents an opportunity to test new options in midfield.

Sources around the club believe Nnadi is now firmly in contention to start, which is a significant step forward in his Marseille career.

If selected, it would be his first appearance in the starting XI since arriving in France — and a major moment for the Super Eagles midfielder as he looks to establish himself in Ligue 1 after weeks of waiting on the sidelines.