Reims, France (AP) – U.S. winger Tim Weah left the field after receiving a knock during Marseille’s 2-1 loss to Reims, shortly after recording his first assist of the game. french league club.
Marseille did not immediately respond to a request from The Associated Press on Sunday about the nature of the injury.
Weah set up Mason Greenwood’s opening goal in the 17th minute, but was replaced by Leonardo Balerdi in the second half of Saturday’s game with a left thigh injury.
After the game, Marseille coach Roberto de Zerbi said it appeared to be just a bruise, adding through an interpreter: “If he really gets injured, it would be very bad news for us.”
Weah returned to the French league this summer after a shaky two-year stint at Juventus.
Weah’s father, former FIFA Player of the Year george ware25 years ago, he played one season for Marseille near the end of his playing career.
Tim Weah previously spent four seasons at Lille. won the Ligue 1 title in 2021Before moving to Juventus in 2023.
Defending champions PSG defeated Marseille to take first place in the French league, one point behind Reims. Won 3-0 in Brest Saturday.
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