Nicolas Nkoulou nearing return for Ligue 1 title hopefuls Marseille
Tuesday 31 March 2015 18:41, UK
Marseille defender Nicolas Nkoulou has returned to full training with the squad following a long-term knee injury.
The Cameroon international had surgery on his left knee last month but has not played for Marcelo Bielsa's side in Ligue 1 since the 2-1 victory over Lille in December.
"The defender took part in a game with several members of the 'elite' squad, under the keen eye of OM's medical staff," the club revealed on their official website.
"He stayed on the field after the game to take part in other exercises along with the rest of the squad."
Nkoulou featured for Cameroon in the Africa Cup of Nations in January, playing all three of their matches as they went out at the group stage.
Marseille take on Ligue 1 title rivals Paris St Germain on Sunday, though it remains to be seen whether Nkoulou will be ready for a return to first-team action.
