Concern at Olympique de Marseille as Abdelli is injured against Burundi

During the 2027 AFCON qualifying match that ended 2-2 between Algeria and Burundi, Olympique de Marseille midfielder Himad Abdelli left the field injured, immediately raising concerns.

A injury that adds to OM's worries

The 26-year‑old player was seen with crutches after the match, that same evening, on social media. He suffered a left‑ankle sprain after a bad fall following a tackle by a Burundian player, forcing him to leave the field just before halftime.

Like his Olympique de Marseille teammates Derek Cornelius, Amine Gouiri and Tadjidine Mmadi, Abdelli was injured with his national team during the international break. The three players, also part of the Algerian squad, thus join a series of recent setbacks.

Former Angers SCO player, Abdelli now bears the marks of an injury that could keep him away from OM training. His absence adds to the long list of physical problems faced by the club’s internationals in recent days.

The first images, shared by the X account La Vague Verte, clearly show the midfielder moving on crutches. A tweet from 29 September 2026, shared by Massilia Zone, confirms the situation.

This physical alert heightens concerns around Olympique de Marseille’s midfielder, already weakened by recent absences. The club will now have to manage the impact of this injury on its upcoming commitments.