Everyone has their own problems… As the clash of the 3rd day of the Champions League between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona approaches, both teams experienced their share of injuries this weekend.
For PSG, in addition to the longer-term absence of Senny Mayulu, the concerns concern Nuno Mendes and Maghnes Akliouche, injured at the end of the match in Strasbourg. The French winger is injured in the ankle and still uncertain for Tuesday evening’s duel against Barça, while the news is worse for the Portuguese full-back, injured in the thigh and absent for several weeks.
For FC Barcelona, it’s not much better. The two current files concern Eric Garcia and Jules Koundé, and the Catalan club has confirmed their situation with a view to the trip to Paris.
Barça deprived on the right
For Eric Garcia, it’s a muscle injury in his right thigh, and an announced absence of 3 to 4 weeks. For Jules Koundé, victim of a sprained left ankle, the package for PSG-Barça is also confirmed. On the other hand, the French international is still expected for Sunday’s Clasico against Real Madrid.
With Eric Garcia and Jules Koundé, these are the two right-backs used this season by Hansi Flick who are injured. Joao Cancelo should thus start at the Parc des Princes, leaving the left flank to the young and promising Xavi Espart.
