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PSG's Mendes ruled out with thigh injury before Barcelona tie
Paris Saint-Germain's left back Nuno Mendes faces an extended spell on the sidelines after sustaining a thigh injury, complicating the Ligue 1 side's preparations for their Champions League clash against Barcelona.
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Nuno Mendes will miss several weeks of action following a thigh injury sustained ahead of PSG's crucial European fixture, the French champions confirmed on Sunday. The Portuguese defender's absence represents a significant setback for the Paris outfit as they prepare to host Barcelona in a high-stakes Champions League encounter scheduled for Tuesday.
The 21-year-old has been a regular fixture in PSG's squad this season, providing crucial defensive cover on the left flank. His injury comes at an inopportune moment, forcing manager Mauricio Pochettino to reassess his defensive options ahead of the marquee European encounter.
PSG will need to call upon alternative options in the left-back position for the Barcelona match and subsequent fixtures while Mendes recovers from the injury. The club did not provide a specific timeline for the player's return, though the multi-week prognosis suggests he will miss several important domestic and continental matches in the coming period.