It is a press release which in the current slump – while OM is going through a serious crisis of results and the players have been held at the Commanderie since Monday, and until at least Friday – has almost gone unnoticed. A medical update posted this Thursday morning on the club’s social networks.
“ Olympique de Marseille informs today that the club has taken the decision to authorize Nayef Aguerd and Hamed Traoré to travel as part of their continued medical treatmentcan we read in the said press release. Nayef Aguerd will join Morocco to continue his rehabilitation protocol in collaboration with the medical staff of his national team. »
With Marseille supporters, obviously, the news goes down badly. Because this truly means the end of the season for the defender recruited last summer from West Ham for 23 million euros. And because many Olympian followers believe that the Lion of the Atlas will only have favored his selection in this 2025-2026 financial year marked by a CAN and a World Cup.
An injury aggravated during the CAN?
Having undergone adductor surgery two months ago for pubalgia that he had been suffering from at least the fall, Nayef Aguerd took part in Morocco’s epic in the African Cup of Nations this winter and potentially worsened his case. Today, the objective of taking part in the World Cup with his country is clearly stated and accepted. A very legitimate desire which does not attenuate the bitterness of Marseille supporters who have been particularly heated this season.
“ For his part, Hamed Traoré will travel to Finland where he will be taken care of by a specialist in adductor pathologies with a view to surgical intervention. The club remains in close coordination with the various medical staff concerned and wishes a speedy recovery to all of its players in treatment. », concludes OM this Thursday. Not enough to ease tensions with supporters.
