PSG suffer Neymar injury blow in French Cup win


FE Team | Published: January 24, 2019 15:22:23 | Updated: January 25, 2019 13:28:59


Paris Saint Germain's Neymar receives medical attention on the filed during the clash against Racing Strasbourg on Wednesday —

Paris Saint Germain’s Neymar was substituted in tears after suffering what appeared to be a right ankle injury as they beat Racing Strasbourg 2-0 in a French Cup, last 32 game on Wednesday.

The Brazil striker left the pitch after an hour after receiving a knock and twisting his ankle, three weeks before PSG travel to Manchester United for their Champions League last-16 first leg, reports Reuters.

PSG, who are runaway leaders in Ligue 1, are already sweating on the fitness of key midfielder Marco Verratti, who is suffering from an ankle injury.

Thomas Tuchel’s side prevailed at the Parc des Princes thanks to a goal in each half from Edinson Cavani and Angel Di Maria.

Elsewhere, Saint Etienne slumped to a 6-3 home defeat to Dijon.

 

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