In Marseille, where the league meeting with Paris Saint-Germain carries its own weight, Igor Paixão’s early exit became the afternoon’s immediate concern. The Brazilian forward left the pitch in pain during Sunday’s French championship classic, but later told supporters that he had not suffered an injury.
A painful landing in the first half
Paixão was forced off after 25 minutes of the first half against PSG. The Olympique de Marseille attacker had risen to challenge for an aerial ball and went down as soon as he landed, appearing to be in significant discomfort.
- The incident occurred in the 25th minute of the opening half.
- Paixão received treatment from Marseille’s medical staff on the field.
- He was unable to continue in the match and had to be replaced.
The player moves to calm supporters
Concern spread quickly after the match, particularly among followers of the player from Amapá. Paixão subsequently addressed the situation through his social-media account, assuring fans that the incident had not resulted in an injury.
Medical examinations were carried out on Tuesday 22, although the results had not yet been made public.
International break offers recovery time
With the FIFA international window under way, Paixão has a period away from club fixtures to recover from the scare sustained in Marseille’s match against their Paris rivals.
