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LIGUE 1 | LUCAS SILVA

Midfielder Lucas Silva out in the cold at Marseille

The Brazilian was not included in the squad for l'OM's match-up with PSG, with president Vincent Labrune unhappy at his rejection of a move to Anderlecht.

Marseille's brazilian midfielder Lucas Silva Borges (L)  vies with Braga's defender Baiano (R) during the UEFA Europa League football match between Marseille and Braga on November 5, 2015 at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille, southern France. A
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With Marseille facing leaders Paris Saint-Germain in a glamour Ligue 1 clash on Sunday night, no place was found for midfielder Lucas Silva in coach Michel's 20-man matchday squad.

Silva, who is on loan at the Stade Velodrome from La Liga giants Real Madrid, is fit to play. But, according to beIN Sports, the French club opted to leave him on the sidelines.

The decision is said to have been taken by club president Vincent Labrune, with the l'OM chief allegedly extremely unhappy at the Brazilian's rejection of a January move to Belgians Anderlecht.

This week, Silva was also informed by Marseille that his name would no longer be on the team's list of players registered for this term's Europa League.

The 22-year-old has had a disappointing season at Marseille. After beginning the campaign as a starter alongside Lassana Diarra in the midfield, he has gradually lost his place in the side, with Alaixys Romao currently preferred.