The France international, who broke his leg for the second time in two years in a friendly against China a week before the World Cup, was given the go-ahead from his doctor Thursday.

``After a six-month absence, I am finally going to be able to return to the field in the French league,'' Cisse said.

The 25-year-old striker is on a one-year loan deal to Marseille from Liverpool, where he had a tense relationship with manager Rafa Benitez and spent considerable time on the bench.

``Six months is tough, especially after having lived through six months without playing when I was at Liverpool,'' Cisse said. ``I think the hardest part in this period has been in my mind.''

Cisse returned to play Tuesday, when he played 60 minutes in a friendly against French third-division side Martigues.