Paris Saint-Germain’s hopes of qualification for the subsequent spherical of the UEFA Champions League could hinge on subsequent Wednesday’s match in opposition to Manchester Metropolis. Forward of that sport, PSG have suffered a blow with Fabián Ruiz (28) withdrawing with an damage throughout Wednesday’s Coupe de France victory over lower-division facet Espaly.
With out Ruiz, Les Parisiens nearly acquired the job performed, netting two late targets to keep away from a penalty shootout state of affairs within the Spherical of 32 of the Coupe de France. Nevertheless, that they had to take action with out Ruiz, who got here off at half-time. Put up-match, Luis Enrique refused to enter a lot element in regards to the Spain worldwide however did state that he was withdrawn resulting from an damage, only one week earlier than the Champions League encounter in opposition to Manchester Metropolis, on the Parc des Princes.
With two video games remaining, PSG are twenty fifth, one place outdoors the qualification locations, with simply seven factors. Manchester Metropolis may even be enjoying for his or her future within the competitors as they’re twenty second with simply eight factors. With only one match remaining after the encounter with the pair, it’s a decisive match and one which, maybe, could possibly be performed with out Ruiz.
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