Nuno Tavares, currently on loan from Arsenal to Olympique de Marseille, seems to be in the hot water once again.
The Portuguese left-back, who had been a promising talent when he joined the French Ligue 1 side, has been sidelined due to an ongoing alleged attitude problem in training.
- Nuno Tavares’ attitude problems are causing friction at Marseille.
- Despite scoring six Ligue 1 goals, Tavares’ defensive deficiencies have made Marseille uninterested in extending his stay.
- Tavares’ future at Arsenal remains uncertain, with two years left on his contract.
It’s been reported that Igor Tudor, the Croatian manager of Marseille, has had an ongoing clash with Nuno Tavares over the last several weeks.
Alongside veteran midfielder Dimitri Payet, Tavares was omitted from the squad for their match against Lille. This has raised questions about his future at both Marseille and Arsenal, as his loan spell nears its conclusion.
Back in April, Tavares was reportedly kicked out of a training session at Marseille due to concerns over his attitude and effort, adding to the uncertainty surrounding his future.
His defensive issues, paired with erratic decision-making, have overshadowed his notable attacking contributions this season, including six Ligue 1 goals.
His struggles have led to comparisons with fellow loanee Issa Kaboré from Manchester City, who has been impressing with his performances and attitude during his loan spell at the French club.
The situation casts a cloud over Tavares’ potential return to Arsenal, where he has two years remaining on his contract. The London club now faces a decision on whether to recall the 23-year-old full-back, or seek to move him on to another club.
In recent times, Arsenal have been praised for their handling of young talent, particularly players out on loan.
The successful stint of William Saliba, also at Marseille, is a perfect example of this.
However, the case of Tavares poses a different set of challenges for the Gunners, and how they respond could set a precedent for future loan arrangements.
As the end of the season looms, Tavares’ next move remains uncertain.
Whether he’ll return to Arsenal or find a new club, only time will tell. But one thing is certain – his current situation at Marseille will undoubtedly influence the path of his footballing career.
Marseille lost the game, leaving them in third place where they are likely to finish barring a late-season turnaround.
Tavares and Payet were expected to rejoin the collective training sessions starting Monday, with no additional sanctions planned outside of the sporting context.
The disciplinary actions taken and subsequent resolution are reportedly being managed by Tudor.
