The top tier of football is once again focused on survival. PSG aims to establish a strong home ground advantage ahead of their second leg against Liverpool FC, hoping to replicate last year’s success by eliminating the Reds from the Champions League.
Prior to the official lineup announcement, it was evident that midfield star Fabian Ruiz would not take part in this crucial match.
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According to ‘Sport Bild’, the official explanation for his absence is a knee injury.
However, as reported by the French outlet ‘L’Équipe’, there may be more to the story.
There are suggestions within the club that the severity of the injury may have been overstated. Scans conducted by the club reportedly showed no significant issues, leading management to believe that the 29-year-old might have been able to play at least a few minutes in last Friday’s league match against Toulouse.
Initially, the injury was thought to be minor. ‘Sport Bild’ indicated that Ruiz sustained a knee bruise during the Champions League match against Sporting back in January, but the lingering effects have lasted longer than expected.
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Ruiz’s insistence on refraining from playing or training until he is completely pain-free, even with the slightest discomfort, is reportedly causing some frustration.
PSG coach Luis Enrique recently commented on the situation involving Ruiz, stating, “We must wait for the player. We are working to bring the players back as quickly as possible.”
Last season, Ruiz was a crucial asset in the quest for the coveted trophy. Up until his injury, he had been a consistent starter this season.
What are your thoughts? Can PSG overcome the struggling Reds even without Ruiz? Share your views in the comments.
This article was translated into English using Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.