Emerson Palmieri avoids serious injury after early exit vs Toulouse
Marseille's left-back came off after 20 minutes with knee discomfort; his sensations improved on Monday and a return at Lens is possible.
A scare for Marseille in the 2-0 win over Toulouse on Sunday, in round nine of Ligue 1. Emerson Palmieri had to come off after 20 minutes with knee discomfort, with Ulisses GarcĂa coming on in his place. According to RMC Sport, Bruno Genesio explained afterwards that the Italy international had felt that pain before and the staff preferred not to push.
The news on Monday is reassuring: the 32-year-old left-back felt better and a serious injury now looks ruled out, though the club will give the knee a few days to assess. Palmieri has 29 caps for Italy and is a dependable piece in Genesio's defence.
Thursday's Europa League tie at Leverkusen, where the coach is rotating, could be a chance to rest him, with the aim of having him available for Sunday's trip to Lens before the international break.
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