What happened: Marseille defender Derek Cornelius is expected to miss roughly three months due to a hip injury. The 28-year-old suffered the non-contact issue during a Canada training session in Toronto and was evaluated at a local hospital.
Why it matters: The absence removes a rotational piece for manager Bruno Genesio in a thin Marseille squad. Cornelius arrived from Rangers over the summer and served as a depth option on the back line.
By the numbers: Cornelius has logged 26 minutes in Ligue 1 and 67 minutes in UEFA Europa League competition this season.
What to watch: Manager Bruno Genesio must navigate the autumn schedule without his primary defensive substitution.