体坛英语新闻：Marseille could return Lucas Silva to Real Madrid - reports

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian midfielder Lucas Silva could be returned to Real Madrid before the end of his loan spell at Olympique de Marseille, according to reports in Brazil.

Lucas has struggled to hold down a first-team spot since arriving at the French Ligue One club in August.

The 22-year-old has made just 12 appearances and has not started since the team's 1-0 loss to Nice on November 8.

"Olympique Marseille are so disappointed with the Brazilian's performance that they looking at terminating the loan early," the Globoesporte news portal reported.

Marseille are currently 10th in the Ligue One standings, 26 points behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain.

Lucas played eight matches for Real Madrid late last season after joining the Spanish club from Cruzeiro in the 2014-15 winter transfer window.