As with every edition, the African Cup of Nations frightens Ligue 1 clubs. African players must join their respective selections for the duration of the competition, in the middle of the season. Everyone is aware of this calendar, but every two years (soon four years), it’s the same set of concerns. This 2025 edition in Morocco is no exception to the rule. It even already concentrates a lot of friction on the Marseille side.
Two elements joined their selection: Nayef Aguerd (Morocco) and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon). The latter was injured before the first match against Cameroon (1-0 victory for the Indomitable Lions yesterday) and had initially withdrawn from the first match. The news was even communicated by the Phocaeans, cautious with the health of their starting striker (8 goals and 10 assists in 20 matches in all competitions), still aged 36.
Announced forfeit, Aubameyang played for more than an hour
“The medical staff of Olympique de Marseille wanted to provide medical treatment in Marseille after consultation with the medical staff of the national team. The player is unavailable for the December 24 match against Cameroon. Depending on the clinical and imaging evolution, participation in the match on December 28 against Mozambique is possible. » What was OM’s surprise to see the center forward enter in the 33rd minute on Wednesday evening…
According to information from RMC Sportthis management does not pass at all on the Canebière side where it is estimated that the Gabonese staff took risks with Aubameyang’s health. It was agreed between the different parties to be careful in the first group match, while the player was suffering from a thigh injury. The risk of relapse was real and particularly feared, because PEA did not have time to carry out complete recovery and reathletization work.
The condition of his thigh worries
The subject is obviously delicate since everyone thinks of their own interests first. This CAN, possibly the last for the Gabonese, is a big objective for him, as is the rest of the season in Marseille where qualification for the Champions League is in his sights. The Panthers have no interest in losing their star for the rest of the competition. OM is worried, because the condition of the Laval native’s thigh is a real source of concern. This hasty return does not please at all.
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