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Absolute minimum for 4.7uF VDD decoupling capacitor on nRF52810-CAAA (WLCSP package, C8 in reference schematic)

Hello, I am developing a custom board using the nRF52810 WLCSP package. I realized I made an error in the board layout after placing my order, the error being that I placed a 1.0uF 01005 capacitor at C8 where a 4.7uF capacitor should be. Since I had the board fabbed with an 01005 footprint, I cannot swap/place a 4.7uF capacitor here without some very tedious and tricky soldering work (4.7uF only offered in 0201 and larger packages, and the 01005 footprint I used has very small pad tolerance so any other size will not fit). 

I understand that this capacitor is on the VDD bus by the radio, which is why the reference schematic lists 4.7uF and not 100nF. I am advertising with TX power set to +4 dBm. What kind of impact will a 1.0uF capacitor have compared to the recommended 4.7uF capacitor? Is this a significant enough error to render my antenna "useless" or should I still expect to see BLE signal? 

Thanks!

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