Nuno Mendes injured two months before the World Cup, fans worried | OneFootball

Nuno Mendes went off injured in the match between Liverpool and PSG, in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. The Portuguese full-back caused concern after having to be substituted still in the first half, leaving many fans worried about his condition.

With the World Cup around two months away, the wing-back is a key player in Roberto Martínez’s plans, so any physical issue raises doubts about his condition. The player’s early exit sparked fears, especially given the importance he has been taking on both at club level and for the national team.

At the end of the match, Vitinha tried to calm concerns, explaining that his teammate “hasn’t had any tests yet”, adding that, “from what I understood, it may be nothing serious”. The midfielder also revealed that his teammate “felt something there and did well to come off so it wouldn’t get worse”, sounding relatively optimistic.

Even so, the Portugal international - who was praised by a Sporting player - struck a note of caution, saying that “I think we can stay calm. I think, mind you, but I don’t want to be here saying something stupid”. In the coming days, tests should be carried out to assess the situation, at a time when PSG are preparing to face Lyon.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.