Arsenal loanee Nuno Tavares faces increased scrutiny after being kicked out of a training session at Olympique de Marseille due to attitude and effort concerns.

Tavares kicked out of training by Igor Tudor

Arsenal loanee Nuno Tavares was kicked out of a training session at Olympique de Marseille by Croatian manager Igor Tudor, according to a recent L’Équipe report.

The 23-year-old Portuguese full-back’s attitude and lack of effort during the session led to his dismissal. Alongside Tavares, France international wing-back Jonathan Clauss also faced criticism from Tudor for his performances in training.

In a recent interview, Tudor emphasised the importance of commitment and effort during training sessions, stating that he would intervene after repeated instances of a player not running.

“In my style of play, there’s a feature that forces you to run,” Tudor said. “And if you don’t run… If I see a player who doesn’t run in training, I’ll warn him once and twice.

“Then, the third time, I’ll go I have to intervene. During the hour or so that training lasts, I am demanding, and the players have to understand. But, if they want rest days, I can also give them. We can laugh or joke, but work is work.”

Defensive issues raise doubts over his future

Nuno Tavares has shown promise with his attacking prowess during his loan spell at Marseille, scoring six Ligue 1 goals as a wing-back.

However, his erratic decision-making and poor defensive tracking have overshadowed his contributions.

As a result, Marseille are reportedly not interested in keeping him beyond this season.

Uncertainty surrounding Tavares’ next move

With his loan spell at Marseille coming to an end, questions arise about where Nuno Tavares will play next.

He could return to Arsenal, where he still has two years left on his contract, or potentially attract interest from other clubs based on his attacking performances.

As the season progresses, the upcoming months will be crucial in determining Tavares’ future in football.