Tochukwu Nnadi
OM
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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