On 1 October, FC Barcelona face their hardest check of the season thus far after they host PSG within the UEFA Champions League.
It is among the most extremely anticipated clashes within the league part of the Champions League this season, however accidents on each side have considerably dampened the thrill.
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Barcelona will go into the sport with out key gamers like Gavi, Joan Garcia, and Fermin Lopez.
In the meantime, PSG have additionally misplaced for his or her journey to Spain. Need Doue can be a significant doubt, whereas query marks linger over the supply of Joao Neves.
Pessimism surrounding Kvaratskhelia and Vitinha
Now, based on , PSG are pessimistic in regards to the possibilities of having two extra key gamers – Vitinha and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia – accessible to face Barcelona.
The midfielder and the winger, each crucial gamers for Luis Enrique, and have been unable to complete the match.
Vitinha was taken off with an harm vs Auxerre (Photograph by Franco Arland/Getty Photographs)
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Vitinha, who completed third within the Ballon d’Or, was compelled off earlier than half-time. Though the substitution was described as precautionary, his apprehensive expression steered in any other case. Kvaratskhelia didn’t begin the second half after clutching the again of his thigh.
The sensation in Paris is pessimistic concerning each gamers. A choice on Vitinha and Kvaratskhelia might be made on Monday afternoon after medical checks, however the outlook is just not promising, not less than concerning a attainable beginning position in opposition to Barcelona.
Coach Luis Enrique is reluctant to danger two of his most essential gamers in solely the second group-stage match of the Champions League.
The ex-Barcelona supervisor is cautious of aggravating their accidents and shedding them for an extended interval in what is predicted to be one other congested season.
So, it stays to be seen whether or not Vitinha and Kvaratskhelia can be found for the journey to Barcelona subsequent week or not.