PSG are nervous concerning the ankle challenge star Neymar picked up whereas on World Cup obligation for Brazil, with Champions League knockouts 4 weeks away.
- PSG nervous about star’s health
- Being bothered by ankle challenge from World Cup
- Will preserve participant within the XI
WHAT HAPPENED? Neymar was injured in Brazil’s first World Cup group sport earlier than returning later within the event. He has since performed frequently for PSG, however has been far wanting his greatest, highlighted by a sending off in his first sport again and a poorly-struck missed penalty final week towards Riyad All Stars.
And although the Brazilian is within the squad as PSG tackle Pays de Cassel within the French Cup on Monday evening, the membership concern he will not be absolutely match for the months forward, in keeping with L’Equipe.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Neymar is a vital a part of PSG’s lethal attacking trio, forming certainly one of Europe’s greatest ahead strains with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe. And the Parisians will want all three to be match if they’re to beat Bayern Munich within the Champions League knockout levels subsequent month.
PSG are additionally nervous concerning the health of Presnel Kimpembe. The centre-back has struggled with an Achilles downside for various months, and his return to crew coaching continues to be on maintain.
WHAT THEY SAID?: Nonetheless, supervisor Christophe Galtier has promised he’ll attempt to put his greatest facet on the pitch going ahead, promising that PSG will put out a robust XI as they place sixth-division Pays de Cassel within the French Cup:
“The very best crew shall be fielded. It might be silly to show over,” Galtier stated.
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WHAT NEXT FOR NEYMAR? The Brazilian seems set to be within the PSG squad for the approaching weeks, at the same time as he continues to nurse a knock that has induced him discomfort.