Amine Harit’s departure during Marseille’s 2–1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain initially raised concerns, but the Moroccan international appears to have avoided a significant injury.
The 29-year-old started the highly anticipated Classique at the Stade Vélodrome, continuing his strong involvement in Marseille’s attacking setup at the beginning of the season. However, his evening came to an end in the 62nd minute.
A Worrying Moment for Marseille
Harit was replaced while the score was still level, with Marseille yet to concede PSG’s opening goal.
The timing of the substitution immediately created uncertainty, particularly because the Moroccan had established himself as a regular starter during the opening weeks of the campaign.
Just minutes after his departure, Ferran Torres put PSG ahead, adding to the frustration for the home side.
However, the situation surrounding the midfielder became clearer after the final whistle.
Genesio Provides a Reassuring Update
Marseille coach Bruno Genesio played down fears of a serious injury, explaining that the substitution was related to cramps.
- “Amine, I think it’s cramps, so there’s nothing serious,” Genesio said after the match.
The clarification will come as a relief for Marseille, particularly with the international break now providing additional time for the player to recover.
An Important Part of Marseille’s Attack
Before being withdrawn, Harit had been involved in a front line featuring Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Amine Gouiri, with Marseille looking to create problems for the French champions.
His technical quality and ability to operate between the lines remain important elements of the team's attacking approach, making his availability particularly valuable during a difficult period for the club.
The Moroccan has been among the players regularly trusted from the start, and avoiding a significant injury allows him to continue building his rhythm once club football resumes.
Marseille’s Difficult Start Continues
While Harit’s condition provided a positive piece of news, the result itself added to Marseille’s growing problems.
The defeat extended their losing run to five consecutive Ligue 1 matches, leaving the club 17th after five rounds.
Marseille briefly found a response through Angel Gomes, but Marquinhos restored PSG’s advantage in the 74th minute, securing another difficult evening for the hosts.
The International Break Comes at the Right Time
For Harit, the immediate priority will be recovery rather than concern over a long-term absence.
With Genesio indicating that the issue was cramps, the international break offers valuable time for the midfielder to rest and return to full fitness.
For Marseille, meanwhile, the focus will be on using that pause to regroup after a difficult opening stretch. The latest update on Harit at least provides some encouragement ahead of the club’s next challenge.