Hamed Junior Traoré
OMTravels to Finland for surgery
Traore will travel to Finland to undergo surgery with a specialist in adductor pathologies, bringing a definitive end to his season, according to the club.
Analysis: Traore suffered a right adductor tear in the closing stages of Saturday's match against Nantes and the decision to operate confirms there is no possibility of a return before the campaign concludes. The Ivorian international ends the season with two goals and one assist across 15 appearances in all competitions after joining on loan from Bournemouth, with his future at the club already secured through June 2030 following the automatic triggering of his purchase option.
Adductor injury ends season
Traore (adductor) suffered a tear of the right adductor during the closing stages of Saturday's match against Nantes and will not return to action before the end of the season, according to La Provence.
Analysis: Traore was forced off on a stretcher after going down in severe pain following a deep run and powerful strike in extension, though he was seen walking unaided, albeit with a limp, when leaving the stadium an hour later. The Ivorian international finishes the campaign with two goals and one assist across 16 appearances in all competitions after joining on loan from Bournemouth. His season-ending injury comes with his future at Marseille already secured, as the option to purchase him permanently was automatically triggered upon his first appearance under the club's colors, tying him to the club through June 2030. The timing of the injury is a blow for the Olympiens heading into the final stretch of the season, as Traore had been providing a useful attacking option off the bench.
Clears illness
Traore (illness) returned to full team training this week and is available for Saturday's trip to Nantes, the club posted.
Analysis: Traore had missed Sunday's South Derby against Nice due to illness, but his swift recovery puts him right back in contention for the weekend fixture. The attacking midfielder has been one of Marseille's most regular attacking options in recent weeks and his return is a welcome boost for coach Habib Beye heading into the final stretch of the season.
Dealing with illness
Traore missed Sunday's 1-1 draw in the South Derby against Nice due to illness, the club posted.
Analysis: Traore has been one of Marseille's key attacking options in recent weeks and his absence from such a significant fixture was a real blow for coach Habib Beye's side. The club will monitor his condition over the coming days before making a call on his availability for Saturday's clash against Nantes at La Beaujoire, with the hope being that the illness proves short-lived enough to have him back in the fold for the weekend. Quinten Timber will continue to cover in a more advanced role if Traore remains on the sidelines.
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