Paris Saint-Germain cannot have Neymar in the Champions League match against RB Leipzig on Tuesday evening. The attacker has returned from international obligations with Brazil with an upper leg injury. Although he trained on Monday, he is not part of the match selection. The deployability of Mauro Icardi is also doubtful for trainer Mauricio Pochettino due to personal problems.
Neymar played 90 minutes for Brazil in the World Cup qualifier against Uruguay (4-1) on the night from Thursday to Friday. He was responsible for a goal and two assists, but did not come out unscathed. “He will have to undergo treatment for a few days before he can fully return to the team,” reports PSG, which also saw Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes and Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas return from the international match with injuries.
Furthermore, Sergio Ramos has been out for a long time and Ángel Di María has been suspended. The attacking problems are getting bigger and bigger, especially if Icardi is also absent. The striker broke up with his wife Wanda Nara this weekend, who accused him of cheating, and missed group training on Sunday and Monday. “Icardi was unable to train today due to personal problems,” says Pochettino. “He is in the match selection for tomorrow. We will see what will happen. We will analyze the situation to assess whether he can play.”
PSG started the group stage with a 2-2 draw at Club Brugge, followed by a 2-0 win over Manchester City. The Parisians have collected four points, just like Club Brugge. Manchester City are third with three points, while RB Leipzig is still scoreless at the bottom.
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