Tochukwu Nnadi
OM
Assists winner after costly foul
Nnadi assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 5-2 win over Angers. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 74th minute.
Analysis: Nnadi supplied one assist and created one chance while recording one off-target shot across 89 minutes in Sunday's 5-2 victory at Angers. He conceded the penalty that allowed Amine El Ouazzani to reduce the deficit to 3-2 in the 75th minute but made amends by setting up Amine Harit's goal eight minutes later before initiating the move leading to Igor Paixao's late strike. Nnadi was also booked following his penalty foul, although his attacking contributions helped Marseille withstand Angers' second-half comeback attempt and eventually secure a comfortable victory.
Rejoins team training
Nnadi (knee) was back in team training Wednesday, according to Massilia Zone.
Analysis: Nnadi is making his return to training for Marseille following a knee injury that has left him out of the club's past four games. This is good news as he used the international break as a time to heal and work on his fitness. He should then be set for a return following the break, as long as no setbacks take place, giving the club a bit more depth in the middle of the pitch.
Remains out for PSG clash
Nnadi (knee) remains out for Sunday's match against PSG, according to coach Bruno Genesio. "Only Geoffrey and Tochu are out."
Analysis: Nnadi had been eyeing an early return despite the seriousness of his knee injury, having chosen not to undergo surgery in hopes of coming back sooner, though other projections had already suggested a comeback closer to after the international break. This continued absence keeps Marseille without an option to relieve Himad Abdelli and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in holding midfield.
Eyeing return for PSG clash
Nnadi (knee) is already eyeing a return for the Sept. 20 match against PSG at the Velodrome, despite the seriousness of his knee injury, according to FC Marseille.
Analysis: Nnadi has chosen not to undergo surgery despite doctors' advice, opting instead for a riskier recovery protocol in hopes of returning sooner, though other projections suggest his comeback may not come until after the international break. His extended absence could still limit Marseille's options to relieve Himad Abdelli and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in holding midfield, having been used exclusively off the bench so far this season.
Opts for riskier recovery protocol
Nnadi was supposed to undergo surgery and miss several months of action, but the Nigerian midfielder is opting to follow a riskier protocol in hopes of returning earlier, with the injury potentially a torn ACL, according to La Provence, per Massilia Zone.
Analysis: Nnadi had been forced off after coming on as a substitute in the recent loss to Monaco, with coach Bruno Genesio saying at the time he felt a twisting sensation in his knee. His decision to pursue a faster but riskier path back means his extended absence could still limit Marseille's options to relieve Himad Abdelli and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in holding midfield, having been used exclusively off the bench so far this season.
Could be sidelined several weeks
Nnadi could be out for several weeks due to a knee injury, according to La Provence, per Massilia Zone.
Analysis: Nnadi had been forced off after coming on as a substitute in the recent loss to Monaco, with coach Bruno Genesio saying last week that he felt a twisting sensation in his knee. His extended potential absence would limit Marseille's options to relieve Himad Abdelli and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in holding midfield, having been used exclusively off the bench so far this season.
Picks up injury Sunday
Nnadi came off the bench but was subbed off after 28 minutes of the second half in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Monaco due to an apparent knee injury, which was confirmed by coach Bruno Genesio saying "Nnadi felt a twisting sensation in his knee.", per La Minute OM.
Analysis: Nnadi will now be questionable for the next Ligue 1 fixtures following an unfortunate appearance in the recent defeat. He has been used exclusively as a substitute so far, so losing him would limit the squad's options to relieve Himad Abdelli and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in holding midfield. However, the exact severity of the blow remains unclear.
Comes off bench
Nnadi recorded no stats in Saturday's 4-0 win versus Strasbourg.
Analysis: Nnadi replaced Himad Abdelli in the 83rd minute and proceeded to record 24 passes. Nnadi featured only eight times last season, starting only four times and will aim to earn more starts this campaign.
Provides assist in first start
Nnadi assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Nice.
Analysis: Nnadi set up Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's 66th minute opener with a pinpoint cross to the back post that his captain powered home to put Marseille in front. Making his first start since arriving during the winter window, he looked sharp and composed in midfield, likely earning himself a steady role for the run-in. He added two shots, two chances created, one tackle and one interception to cap off an impressive shift that should have him right back in the mix for upcoming XIs.
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