Marseille’s Amine Gouiri Faces Shoulder Surgery, Will Miss AFCON 2025
The club says the operation targets recurrent shoulder instability following his Algeria–Uganda collision.
Overview
- Olympique de Marseille estimates a rehabilitation period of about three months.
- The procedure was decided by mutual agreement between Gouiri and the club after several recent dislocations.
- Gouiri was hurt during Algeria’s match against Uganda after a collision with the opposing goalkeeper that forced him off.
- Head coach Roberto De Zerbi expressed sympathy, said he is not angry with Algeria, and called the injury traumatic.
- AFCON 2025 is set for Morocco, making his absence a notable blow to Algeria’s plans and Marseille’s attacking options.