United States international Timothy Weah has backed Nigeria\u2019s Tochukwu Nnadi<\/a> to step up for Olympique de Marseille when they face FC Nantes in a crucial Ligue 1 clash, Soccernet.ng reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n Weah will play no part in the match after picking up his fifth yellow card in French competitions, which has triggered an automatic one-match suspension. The winger\u2019s absence comes at a delicate moment in the season, with Marseille chasing a European place and every point now vital.<\/p>\n The suspension means head coach Habib Beye must rethink his right flank. Weah\u2019s versatility, often switching between right wing and wing-back, makes him a difficult player to replace directly. Options such as Hamed Traor\u00e8, Michael Amir Murillo, and Pol Lirola remain available, while tactical reshuffles could also see Igor Paix\u00e3o or Ethan Nwaneri moved into wider roles.<\/p>\n Despite the range of alternatives, Weah himself has pointed to Nnadi, signed as a defensive midfielder from Zulte Waregem in the winter, as the man to fill the gap.<\/p>\n \u201cWho’s going to replace me with my suspension?\u201d Weah said as per Massilia Zone.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cThere are plenty of players. Nnadi, he’s going to do the team a lot of good, he’s quick. We all saw him in the last match. I see him perfectly filling that role.\u201d<\/p>\n Nnadi\u2019s growing reputation follows an impressive full debut against OGC Nice<\/a>, where the 22-year-old midfielder showed composure, energy, and attacking quality in equal measure.<\/p>\n He played 80 minutes in that match and made a telling contribution in the 66th minute, delivering a precise cross that set up Pierre-Emile H\u00f8jbjerg for a diving header. That assist capped a strong all-round display that included 69 touches, an 85% pass accuracy, two key passes, and several defensive contributions, including recoveries and duels won.<\/p>\n The Super Eagles star’s performance quickly caught attention, with supporters praising his calm presence in midfield and even drawing comparisons with former France great Claude Mak\u00e9l\u00e9l\u00e9. Match ratings reflected his impact, as he emerged as one of Marseille\u2019s standout players on the day.<\/p>\n It was a performance that convinced Weah, on loan at Marseille from Juventus, that Nnadi is destined to shine at the French club.<\/p>\n![\"Soccer](\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/aVUPYPVsowxhBgo6zVaH-AM6gK4=\/7008x4672\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2026%2F04%2Fimago1076693188-1.jpg\")
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