Lille’s Alexsandro opts against surgery

Earlier this month, Lille OSC said that Alexsandro (26) would undergo surgery on the quadriceps injury that he suffered back in September. However, the Brazilian has now told L’Équipe that he has opted against this option.

Alexsandro had just made his break into the Brazil squad. He was part of the Selecao in September. Upon his return to Lille OSC, Bruno Genesio alluded to risk in playing the defender, who had just participated in a game at high altitude in South America just days…