DIMITRI PAYET is a doubt for Wednesday’s Europa League final.
The former West Ham star has been integral in Marseille’s unlikely march to Lyon, where they will face Atletico Madrid.
But he missed last night’s must-win clash with Guingamp, and manager Rudi Garcia admitted afterwards it was down to a muscular injury.
He said: “We didn’t want to run any risks. Let’s see if he is available for Wednesday.”
There was further bad news for Marseille, who go into the Europa League final as second favourites, as right-back Bouna Sarr suffered a suspected dislocated shoulder.
He initially suffered the injury during the Europa League quarter-final second leg win over RB Leipzig and physios tried to pop it back into place on the side of the pitch.
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Garcia revealed it was a recurrence of the same injury. He added: “He’s dislocated his shoulder, the same as last time, we know it can happen. I don’t know [how long he’ll be out for], I’m not sure.”
However, Sarr took to Twitter to reassure fans he would be fit for the showdown in Lyon.
He posted a message which read: “My shoulder didn’t stay in place tonight but don’t worry, it’s already been put back in place at the hospital. No worries for Wednesday’s final, I’ll be ready to play, thank you for the many messages of support.”
Opponents Atletico will be without boss Diego Simeone, who faces a touchline suspension after his dismissal during the semi-final first leg against Arsenal.
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