Tochukwu Nnadi won’t undergo surgery on serious knee injury, despite ‘risks’

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Beyond the defeat to AS Monaco last Sunday, it was a bad way for Olympique de Marseille, who lost two players to injury. Geoffrey Kondogbia suffered a muscular injury and, as confirmed by Bruno Genesio, won’t be fit to face Paris FC this weekend.

Tochukwu Nnadi sustained a more serious injury. The Nigerian only came on at half-time but did not see out the match. He withdrew with what looked to be a serious knee injury. An ACL injury was feared. The injury is indeed serious, and it is suspected that it is an ACL. Speaking to **La Provence, **Nnadi’s agent revealed that many consultants advised immediate surgery.

However, he has opted against surgery in order to ensure a quicker return. “We are aware of the risks. We know that he could feel pain. We know that it won’t be easy, but it is Nnadi’s decision,” said his agent, who added that the midfielder “could not abandon OM at such a time”.

Genesio is lacking options in midfield. Speaking on Friday, he revealed that he had tested full-back Ulisses Garcia in the position.

GFFN | Luke Entwistle