In Marseille, where Le Classique carries its own weight beyond the league table, Olympique de Marseille saw Igor Paixão leave Sunday’s meeting with Paris Saint-Germain injured before the half-hour. PSG, coached by Luis Enrique, went on to win 2-1 in the French championship.
Key takeaways
- Paixão was replaced by Gomes in the 30th minute, with the match still scoreless.
- The forward had been struggling to move freely before he asked for medical attention.
- He appeared to hurt himself after coming down from an aerial challenge in the 25th minute.
- Marseille coach Bruno Genesio initially described the issue as a minor ankle sprain.
- Further examinations from Marseille’s medical staff are awaited.
An early departure in the Classique
The Brazilian attacker went down immediately after landing from a jump midway through the first half. Marseille’s medical team entered the pitch, but Paixão could not continue and made way for Gomes five minutes later.
There had been warning signs before the incident brought his afternoon to an end. Paixão had been limping while trying to remain involved in the contest, then eventually requested treatment. As he walked off, he was seen holding his right knee, despite Genesio later indicating that the initial concern was around the ankle.
Marseille await a clearer diagnosis
Speaking after the match, Genesio said the first assessment pointed to a slight twist of Paixão’s ankle, while stressing that the club needed more information from its medical department before establishing the extent of the problem.
The injury is another physical setback for Paixão this season. He had already spent a brief spell out before the transfer window closed, although he returned quickly on that occasion. Marseille will now wait to learn whether his latest exit creates a longer interruption to his campaign.
