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Pires and Timber Back Nwaneri as Minutes Shrink Under New Marseille Coach

Arsenal sanctioned the loan for Roberto De Zerbi’s guidance, leaving Nwaneri’s pathway unclear after the coach’s exit.

Overview

  • Eighteen-year-old Ethan Nwaneri has seen limited senior action since Roberto De Zerbi left Marseille, with reporting citing about 19 minutes played under new leadership.
  • Habib Beye is now head coach, and Nwaneri came off the bench in Beye’s first match after going unused under interim Jacques Abardonado.
  • Robert Pires said he is not worried about Nwaneri and noted Beye’s strong English could aid the youngster’s development.
  • Midfielder Quinten Timber said Nwaneri has adapted well in Marseille and is improving every day in training, urging patience from supporters.
  • Marseille paid a guaranteed €1.5m loan fee that could rise toward €4m depending on involvement, as questions persist over Nwaneri’s fit in Beye’s 3-5-2 after a brief substitute role up front.