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Marseille set to face Monaco with Timber starting, Paixao absent

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 8:50 AM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Marseille set to face Monaco with Timber starting, Paixao absent

Summary

Olympique de Marseille will travel to face AS Monaco on Sunday night, with Quinten Timber expected to be in the starting lineup. Timber's place comes as Igor Paixao is sidelined due to injury, despite being linked to a move to Sunderland. Additionally, Leonardo Balerdi will also miss the match as he is undergoing a medical in Italy ahead of a transfer to AS Roma. Marseille's lineup may reflect limited options, potentially featuring four midfielders and two forwards against their rivals.

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By the Numbers

•Marseille plays AS Monaco on August 30, 2026.
•Timber starts while Paixao and Balerdi are out injured.
•Paixao linked to a move to Sunderland.
•Balerdi set for a medical ahead of a transfer.

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8:50 AMYahoo Sports — Marseille predicted XI v Monaco: Quinten Timber to start, Igor Paixao out

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Despite being heavily linked with a move to Crystal Palace, Quinten Timber is expected to start for Olympique de Marseille when they make the trip to face rivals AS Monaco on Sunday night. There is a ...
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