Sporting star injured in Champions League, setback for Martínez | OneFootball

Nuno Mendes, former Sporting player, will miss the National Team’s next two matches in the qualifying phase for the 2026 World Cup, after injuring his left knee during the match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich.

Despite playing the full 90 minutes, the Portuguese international left the game with physical complaints that were later confirmed to be a sprain. According to PSG’s medical report, the 23-year-old athlete will be under the care of the club’s medical department for the next few weeks.

As a result, the player will miss Roberto Martínez’s call-up for the matches against the Republic of Ireland and North Macedonia. Both matches are considered decisive to secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.

With Nuno Mendes under the care of the Parisian club’s medical staff, Portugal will lose one of its most consistent players for the upcoming challenges, at a crucial moment on the road to the World Cup. Roberto Martínez will now have to find a replacement.

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