Marseilles (AFP)
OM's new striker Arkadiusz Milik will be in the squad that will face Monaco on Saturday, but he will not start, Marseille coach André Villas-Boas said on Friday.
"His last appearance was on November 15. He will be in the group but not titular. We will see if we can give him a few minutes. Then, for Rennes (Saturday, January 30), he will have more time to prepare," said Villas-Boas.
OM announced Thursday night the signing of the Polish striker, on loan from Napoli with an option to buy.
In conflict with the management of Napoli, he has not played for a club this season and has only evolved with his selection.
"He was apart in Naples and he lacks playing time, which he only had in selection. He told me he felt good physically but the pace comes with time. We will give him time. necessary, ”Villas-Boas said.
"I'm very happy. It's a position we were already looking for this summer. We expect a little more presence in the box, goals. Benedetto is in a bad time," also explained the Portuguese technician.
For the match against Monaco, Villas-Boas will also be deprived of Kamara and Amavi, still injured.
Gueye and Rongier, affected on Saturday in the defeat against Lens, should however be summoned, according to Villas-Boas.
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