Olympique Marseille coach Jorge Sampaoli has defended the absence of Sead Kolasinac.
The former Arsenal defender has been held back by Sampaoli since his January arrival.
The OM coach explained, "He played little before arriving, it's a new club with a new language, a new system and new teammates. He has played a lot considering everything he has to find out.
"Maybe that's also why (Cedric) Bakambu played more. It would be a risk for him to start him even if it would be easier for me. He does not yet know the system well and therefore leaves with a disadvantage. He is involved without playing at the moment and wants to learn.
"We may soon integrate him. I have no interest in playing a player who is not 100% because it makes us vulnerable."
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