The former Arsenal man has managed little more than four hours of football since moving back to France in the summer of 2015
Marseille midfielder Abou Diaby is back in training after seven months on the sidelines.
The 30-year-old former Arsenal star has not played since OM’s August defeat in Guingamp, having suffered from an ankle injury that required surgery.
Having managed just 130 minutes of football this season, he will, nevertheless, have to be patient before turning out for Rudi Garcia’s side again. A statement from the club read: “To be available and strong enough to play, he will need plenty of time.