For several seasons now, Vitinha has established himself as the boss of the Paris Saint-Germain midfield. His volume of play, his knowledge of positioning and his ability to dictate the tempo have made him an indisputable starter under the orders of Luis Enrique. This year again, the Portuguese international displays an exceptional level of performance, confirming his status as a key player and metronome of a Parisian team which depends enormously on his vision of the game to initiate the team’s offensive play. At 26, Vitinha is one of the best midfielders in the world.
And while everything was going well with the Portuguese, concern nevertheless spread to the Parc des Princes this Sunday during the clash against Olympique Lyonnais. Following an aerial duel with Endrick, the Parisian midfielder fell badly and immediately felt severe pain in his heel. Although he tried to stay on the pitch for a few minutes, he was ultimately forced to give up his place in the first half. The following day, the club released an official statement to clarify the situation: “victim of inflammation of the right heel following a shock received during the match against Olympique Lyonnais, Vitinha will remain in treatment for the next few days. A new evaluation will be made at the end of the week ».
PSG optimistic for Vitinha against Bayern Munich
Despite the sobriety of the diagnosis, uncertainty now hangs over the rest of his European season. Just a few days before the Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich, doubt about his presence is total and concern is growing among supporters. While his withdrawal is already recorded against Nantes this Wednesday and surely against Angers next weekend, everyone fears that the timing is too short for a complete recovery before the semi-final first leg of C1. Despite the recent return of Fabián Ruiz, an absence of the Portuguese for this crucial meeting would be a real blow for PSG, as his influence is vital on the European scene.
However, a glimmer of hope has emerged thanks to information from Canal+ this Tuesday morning. According to the latest news from the encrypted channel, the capital club wants to be reassuring internally. According to Canal +the injury, although painful, only concerns inflammation of the sole of the foot and not a more serious lesion. The player is currently following a strict protocol under anti-inflammatories and, for the moment, the PSG medical staff remains optimistic about his participation against Bayern. Excellent news for Vitinha and PSG who could therefore present themselves calmly next Tuesday against Bayern Munich if this information is proven.
