Nuno Mendes to miss Barcelona match after PSG thigh injury

Paris Saint-Germain left-back Nuno Mendes will be unavailable for several weeks after suffering a left thigh injury in the Ligue 1 match against Strasbourg.

The injury rules Mendes out of Paris Saint-Germain’s midweek Champions League meeting with Barcelona.

Paris Saint-Germain confirmed the news in an official statement, saying: “Nuno Mendes suffered a left thigh injury in yesterday’s match against Strasbourg and will be unavailable for several weeks.”

Mendes, the club’s starting left-back, has made seven appearances for Paris Saint-Germain in all competitions this season. He has not scored or provided an assist.

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