PSG star could miss Champions League clash with Sporting | OneFootball

PSG has officially confirmed that João Neves will be unavailable for the next French championship match against Lille. The Portuguese international midfielder, who often faced Sporting in intense derbies before moving to France, has presented muscular problems that prevented him from training with the group, potentially missing the match against the Lions in the seventh round of the Champions League.

According to the information released by the Paris club, the young player has only done gym work and specific treatment in recent hours. His absence comes at a time when the athlete had established himself as a key player in Luis Enrique's tactical setup. Besides the Portuguese player, the French giant's injury list includes names like Kang-In Lee and Safonov.

The Parisian technical staff has not revealed the expected recovery time, but caution has been the watchword in managing the effort of Nuno Mendes' teammate. With the decisive stages of European competitions approaching, any muscular injury at this point in the season can compromise the competitive rhythm needed for the big stages.

João Neves — valued at 110 million euros — has already played 17 official matches this season for PSG. In the 1,289 minutes he has been on the pitch, the Portuguese player has recorded six goals and two assists.

The clash between the Lions and Parisians takes place on January 20, Tuesday, starting at 8:00 PM, at Estádio José Alvalade, in a match for the seventh round of the Champions League, which is crucial for the Lions' standings in the prestigious competition.

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