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Sydney FC coach coy on Tisserand's future amid injury

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 18:02 · Archive

Sydney FC coach Patrick Kisnorbo has declined to comment on defender Marcel Tisserand's future at the club.

Sydney FC coach Patrick Kisnorbo has declined to clarify the status of defender Marcel Tisserand, who missed the team's season-opening 0-0 draw against Western Sydney. The 30-year-old is managing an ongoing hamstring injury and has not been seen at pre-season training.

Tisserand, a 30-year-old former Congo international, joined Sydney FC on a two-season deal last year after playing in Ligue 1, the Bundesliga and the Saudi Pro League. He was a key defensive player under previous coach Ufuk Talay but fell out of favour when Kisnorbo took over in March. His last game for the club was the round-22 loss to Newcastle Jets.

When asked about Tisserand's hamstring injury and his prospects for selection, Kisnorbo deflected questions to the medical staff and said 'we'll have to see about that'. A report claimed Tisserand planned to announce his retirement within weeks, but Kisnorbo denied this, stating the speculation 'didn't come from my mouth'. Jordan Courtney-Perkins has been preferred over Tisserand and is forming a defensive partnership with Alexander Popovic.

Sydney FC coach coy on Tisserand's future amid injury
Image: The West Australian

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In this story: Marcel Tisserand · Patrick Kisnorbo · Sydney FC · Western Sydney · Newcastle Jets

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