
Quentin Merlin did not finish the Europa League quarter-final first leg against Benfica. Arriving at OM this winter, the left-back left with an injury at the end of the first period. The former Nantes player suffers from a major ankle sprain. A lesser evil for the player, who is already out for the return match next Thursday.
Great concern to Marseille this Thursday evening. Beyond the defeat against Benfica (2-1), l’ABOUT feared a serious injury for Quentin Merlinhit in the ankle at the end of the first period and seen on crutches at the end of the match.
OM: Riolo lets loose on a Gasset player https://t.co/lnSdbX0oS2 pic.twitter.com/zzP4naamHI
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Gasset’s concern
At a press conference, Jean-Louis Gasset had given an update on the state of health of his recruit. “ Is it the ankle or the knee? Ankle. It was already swollen at half time, it had swollen. Is it serious or too early to know? Right now, there is no wound that can be healed in 48 hours, I tell you » confided the coach of theABOUT.
More fear than harm for Merlin
But more fear than harm for Quentin Merlin. According to information from The teamexaminations revealed a serious sprain of the left ankle. without further complications “. Its duration of unavailability is estimated between two and three weeks. Merlin is already out for the return match next Thursday.