OM: Igor Paixao reassures over knee injury after defeat against PSG

Affected in his right knee and taken off in the 30th minute against PSG, Igor Paixao has provided reassuring news, several outlets report.

Igor Paixão, joueur de football

Photo: Carlo Bruil Fotografie — CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (new window)

Injured against Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday, Igor Paixao was keen to reassure Marseille supporters. According to RMC Sport, the forward provided positive news after coming off, while So Foot reports that the injury is not serious.

Right knee affected

According to Foot Mercato, the player hurt his right knee and had to leave the field in the 30th minute during OM's 2-1 defeat against PSG. The outlet says he was particularly reassuring on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Onze Mondial has relayed a message from the player in which he states: “I am fine”. These comments are consistent with those from the other sources, which all report a reassuring physical condition.

No serious news

So Foot is along the same lines, stating that the player has nothing serious. For its part, RMC Sport highlights the positive news. No source in the file mentions a period of absence or any further medical details.

Upcoming fixtures

The file does not specify the date of OM's next match or whether Paixao will be involved. Marseille supporters will have to wait for further communications to find out what happens next.

Sources

  1. RMC SportOM: Igor Paixao donne de bonnes nouvelles après sa sortie sur blessure face au PSG (new window)rmcsport.bfmtv.com
  2. Onze MondialOM : « Je vais bien », Paixão s'exprime sur sa blessure (new window)onzemondial.com
  3. So FootMarseille : Après sa sortie sur blessure contre le PSG, Igor Paixão n’a rien de grave (new window)sofoot.com
  4. Foot MercatoOM : Igor Paixao donne des nouvelles rassurantes après sa blessure (new window)footmercato.net