Nayef Aguerd explains extent of pain before surgery

Morocco international Nayef Aguerd has revealed what pushed him to undergo surgery to treat a persistent lower abdominal injury.

Aguerd’s club Olympique de Marseille confirmed the surgery on Thursday, adding the defender underwent the procedure to address a sports hernia that has been troubling him in recent weeks.

 

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The club further explained Aguerd had continued playing despite suffering from increasing pain and discomfort, which eventually reached a level where he could no longer continue under those conditions.

Despite the conservative treatments provided by the club’s medical staff, the condition worsened, making surgery unavoidable, according to the club statement.

The injury had become permanent

n a message shared on Instagram, Aguerd, wrote: “Since October, I have been suffering from pain that had become a part of my daily life.

“From waking up until going to bed, and sometimes even during the night, it had become permanent. Despite all the medical protocols implemented in recent months, it was unfortunately no longer enough. The operation therefore became unavoidable.”

He added: “This decision should have been made a while ago, but I wanted to continue and find the best possible solutions before resorting to this.

“Now it’s time for rest and recovery. I hope to be ready in time to help Olympique de Marseille during the final sprint of the season, this time at 100%, without pain.”

On his message to Marseille and the Atlas Lions, he said: “I also thank my teammates on the national team and at OM, who have seen me suffer in recent months and who have supported me a lot.”

Following the operation, Aguerd will begin a rehabilitation program under the supervision of Marseille’s medical staff as he works toward returning to the pitch.

The club added the defender has shown great determination and will do everything possible to return as quickly as possible in order to help Marseille during the decisive phase of the season.

Aguerd considered one of the key defensive pillars

4guerd joined Olympique de Marseille last summer from West Ham United.

So far this season, the defender has made 16 appearances in Ligue 1, scoring one goal. He has also played five matches in the UEFA Champions League and one game in the Coupe de France.

Nayef Aguerd is considered one of the key defensive pillars of the Morocco national football team.

Morocco are placed in Group C of the upcoming FIFA World Cup alongside Brazil national football team, Scotland national football team and Haiti national football team.

Nayef Aguerd Explains Extent of Pain Before Surgery

Morocco international Nayef Aguerd has revealed what pushed him to undergo surgery to treat a persistent lower abdominal injury that had been affecting him for months.

Aguerd’s club Olympique de Marseille confirmed the surgery on Thursday, explaining that the defender underwent the procedure to treat a sports hernia that had been troubling him in recent weeks.

According to the club, the Moroccan defender continued playing despite experiencing increasing pain and discomfort. However, the condition eventually reached a point where continuing without medical intervention was no longer possible.

Despite several conservative treatments provided by the club’s medical staff, the injury continued to worsen. After careful evaluation by doctors and specialists, surgery was deemed the only viable option to address the problem and prevent further complications.

Injury had become part of daily life

In a message shared on Instagram, Aguerd opened up about the severity of the pain and how it affected his everyday routine.

“Since October, I have been suffering from pain that had become a part of my daily life,” he wrote.

“From waking up until going to bed, and sometimes even during the night, it had become permanent. Despite all the medical protocols implemented in recent months, it was unfortunately no longer enough. The operation therefore became unavoidable.”

The defender explained that he initially hoped to avoid surgery and continued searching for alternative solutions that would allow him to keep playing.

“This decision should have been made a while ago, but I wanted to continue and find the best possible solutions before resorting to this,” he added.

The 28-year-old also expressed optimism about his recovery process and his desire to return to full fitness before the end of the season.

“Now it’s time for rest and recovery. I hope to be ready in time to help Olympique de Marseille during the final sprint of the season, this time at 100%, without pain.”

Support from teammates and fans

Aguerd also took the opportunity to thank those who supported him during the difficult period.

“I also thank my teammates on the national team and at OM, who have seen me suffer in recent months and who have supported me a lot,” he said.

Following the operation, the defender will begin a rehabilitation program under the supervision of Marseille’s medical staff. The club remains hopeful that he will recover in time to contribute during the decisive stages of the season.

Medical staff at the French club are expected to closely monitor his progress to ensure he regains full strength before returning to competitive action.

Key figure for club and country

Aguerd joined Olympique de Marseille last summer from English Premier League side West Ham United. Since arriving in France, he has quickly established himself as an important member of the squad thanks to his defensive leadership and composure on the ball.

So far this season, the Moroccan defender has made 16 appearances in Ligue 1, scoring one goal. He has also featured five times in the UEFA Champions League and played one match in the Coupe de France.

His performances have continued to underline his importance both at club level and internationally.

The defender remains one of the key pillars of the Morocco national team. His experience and defensive organization played a major role in Morocco’s recent success on the international stage.

Looking ahead, Morocco will compete in the upcoming FIFA World Cup where they have been drawn in Group C alongside Brazil, Scotland and Haiti. The Atlas Lions will be hoping that Aguerd returns to full fitness in time to play an important role in the tournament.

For now, the focus remains on recovery as the defender works toward regaining full fitness and returning stronger to help both club and country in the months ahead..

Nayef Aguerd’s determination despite injury

Despite dealing with pain for several months, Nayef Aguerd continued to show commitment to his team by playing through the discomfort. The Moroccan defender remained an important part of Marseille’s defensive setup even while struggling with the injury. According to the club’s medical team, Nayef Aguerd tried multiple treatment options before deciding that surgery was the best long-term solution.