PSG press review: Ruiz injury blow, hope for Zabarnyi | OneFootball

This Wednesday, March 4, the French press (on the sporting side) focused on Paris Saint-Germain regarding Fabian Ruiz’s injury (the 29-year-old midfielder), which is lasting longer than expected, and the recent encouraging performances with PSG by Ilya Zabarnyi (the 23-year-old defender).

Le Parisien –

L’Equipe –

It is difficult to say exactly when Ruiz will return, with a knock to the knee that has turned into a lingering injury. Unfortunately, this happens with a joint that can be hard to heal. It may not be something serious, but persistent pain is bothersome and needs to be fully treated. The newspaper mentions uncertainty for the Champions League round of 16 matches against Chelsea on March 11 and 17, but there is almost no hope. Five days ago, PSG mentioned “2 weeks” of treatment. That already brings us to March 13, while he may not be able to train with the group right away.

As for Zabarnyi, he has delivered three convincing performances against Auxerre, Metz, and Le Havre. This is good for the team, as well as for his confidence. It’s a reminder that PSG did not recruit him by chance. However, he will still need to confirm his form. Paris aims high, and the expectations are very high. It’s important to remain calm and measured in response, just as with a poor performance. Something that many media outlets often struggle to do.

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