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PSG: Neymar undergoes ankle surgery in Doha

Paris Saint-Germain says Neymar underwent season-ending surgery on his damaged right ankle on Friday

MARCH 10, 2023 • Associated Press

El Chadaille Bitshiabu - Faces late fitness test Saturday Bitshiabu (calf) was named in the 20-man squad for Saturday's match versus Brest but may have to face a late fitness test ahead of the game.

Impact Bitshiabu will make the trip apparently but he arrives with a problem and will have to confirm he's healthy enough for a start ahead of the game. If he's unable to get the nod PSG may have to switch to four-man back line with Danilo and Sergio Ramos anchoring the back line in which case Carlos Soler could be the extra midfielder in the XI.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marquinhos - Ruled out for at least 10 days Marquinhos (ribs) has been ruled out for at least 10 days, PSG announced.

Impact Marquinhos has been struggling with this issue for a couple of games now and will probably need some full rest for more significant time to fully recover. His timeline will see him miss at least two matches and with Nordi Mukiele and Achraf Hakimi also out this weekend youngsters Timothee Pembele and El Chadaille Bitshiabu should get rare starts on the right side and in a central role, respectively.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Achraf Hakimi - Ruled out versus Brest Hakimi is dealing with a muscle pain and is ruled out for Saturday's match versus Brest.

Impact Hakimi is the latest victim of the injury bug as a result of a tough match up with Bayern midweek in the Champions League. Timothee Pembele should start at right wing-back and El Chadaille Bitshiabu could start at center-back with Marquinhos, Presnel Kimpembe and Nordi Mukiele all missing as well. Hakimi however is expected back next week.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vanity project: How money made Paris Saint-Germain blind to their city's talent Paris Saint-Germain had all the riches in the world, but it made them blind to the talent on their doorstep

MARCH 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Harry Maguire is a shock £50m summer transfer target for Paris Saint-Germain - Paper Talk Plus: Man Utd are reportedly willing to smash their club record to sign Eduardo Camavinga; Wolves are ready to make a renewed £20m move for...

MARCH 9, 2023 • SKY.COM

Marco Verratti - Wins five tackles in UCL exit Verratti recorded five tackles (five won), two dribbles and two fouls drawn in Wednesday's 2-0 loss versus Bayern Munich.

Impact Verratti had some battles won in the middle of the park but couldn't provide any creative spark to help his team avoid UCL exit. He keeps offering little offensive upside and is mostly of fantasy value in formats with peripheral defensive stats.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kylian Mbappe - Takes four shots in UCL exit Mbappe recorded four shots (one on goal) and three crosses (one accurate) in Wednesday's 2-0 loss versus Bayern Munich.

Impact Mbappe was absolutely neutralized by the stingy Bayern defense and barely had any chances at all in an upsetting elimination. The striker though has been generally on fire of late soring five times over his previous three matches. He'll end his Champions League campaign with seven goals and three assists over eight appearances (seven starts).

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lionel Messi - Takes three shots in loss to Bayern Messi registered three shots (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Wednesday's 2-0 loss versus Bayern Munich.

Impact Messi provided some numbers for the protocols but he really didn't make much actual impact on the pitch and was mostly invisible. He's been on a hot streak though scoring five times with two assists over his previous six matches. The maestro will finish his UCL campaign with four goals and four assists in seven starts.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Ramos - Takes two shots in UCL exit Ramos registered two shots (one on goal), two tackles (one won) and five aerials won in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat to Bayern Munich.

Impact Ramos was essentially in a number 9 role for most of the second half with PSG in a desperate need of goals and was very close to scoring actually. His aerial prowess surely give him a ton of upside on occasions when needed up front. The defender though has just one clean sheet over his past 10 matches.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Achraf Hakimi - Sends six crosses in 2-0 loss Hakimi recorded six crosses (zero accurate) and four tackles in Wednesday's 2-0 loss versus Bayern Munich. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 95th minute.

Impact Hakimi was active in his return from an injury but couldn't really have a major impact. The full-back had one goal and two assists over his past three starts before the injury and with Nordi Mukiele out the former would be surely starting again over the next game or two.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluigi Donnarumma - Makes three saves in 2-0 UCL loss Donnarumma recorded three saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat against Bayern Munich.

Impact Donnarumma turned in another forgettable performance as he couldn't really help his team much. He's been busy racking up 29 saves over his past six matches alone but 11 goals allowed in that period and just one clean sheet in 10 matches since mid-January have seriously hampered his overall fantasy production.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

El Chadaille Bitshiabu - Questionable for Brest match Bitshiabu has suffered a calf knock and is questionable for Saturday's match versus Brest, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Bitshiabu is the latest defensive victim for PSG. Presnel Kimpembe is out long term and Marquinhos and Nordi Mukiele are out for the weekend which only leaves Bitshiabu to start at center-back. If he can't recover enough for the game though Parisians would likely switch to four-man back line with an extra midfielder coming into play which could be Carlos Soler.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nordi Mukiele - Ruled out Saturday Mukiele has been diagnosed with a calf and an Achilles tendon injury and will miss Saturday's match versus Brest, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Mukiele keeps struggling with the problem he suffered first last week and missed time because of it both games since then. He'll need some time of rest before getting a specific return date but after having so many issues of late he may be shut down for multiple games even. Marquinhos and Presnel Kimpembe are both also out and youngster El Chadaille Bitshiabu should step in at center-back though he's also dealing with a fitness problem. Achraf Hakimi will slot at right-back.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marquinhos - Ruled out for Brest match Marquinhos has been diagnosed with an intercostal tear and will miss Saturday's match versus Brest, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Marquinhos keeps struggling with his rib issue and will need to observe a rest period to fully recover. While there's still no exact return timetable, the defender could easily have to miss multiple games even. Nordi Mukiele is also out over the weekend and youngster El Chadaille Bitshiabu may have to step in at center-back though he's also dealing with a fitness problem.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mbappe focused on Ligue 1 after Champions League exit raises questions over PSG future Paris Saint-Germain were once again dumped out of the Champions League, leaving questions over Kylian Mbappe's stay in the French capital.

MARCH 9, 2023 • BEINSPORTS.COM

After beating PSG, Bayern switches focus to Bundesliga

Bayern Munich can now switch focus to getting the edge on German league rival Borussia Dortmund after beating Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League

MARCH 9, 2023 • Associated Press

The Lionel Messi project has failed at PSG - and nobody really cares Argentina's World Cup winner brought glamour to PSG's already star-studded project, but we will not remember his performances in Paris

MARCH 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

PSG shows limits in yet another early Champions League exit

All Paris Saint-Germain can win this season is the French league title after being knocked out of the Champions League by Bayern Munich

MARCH 9, 2023 • Associated Press

PSG faces uncertain future following Champions League flameout

Even with Messi and Mbappé available, PSG was knocked out of the Champions League by Bayern Munich on Wednesday. What's next for the French...

MARCH 9, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

PSG faces uncertain future following Champions League flameout

PSG eliminated by Bayern Munich in Champions League last 16

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé will have to wait another year for a chance to win the Champions League with Paris Saint-Germain

MARCH 8, 2023 • Associated Press

Bayern Munich vs PSG live score, updates, highlights and lineups from Champions League Round of 16 second leg PSG are once again facing Champions League last-16 elimination without Neymar against Bayern Munich. Can Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe turn...

MARCH 8, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Bayern Munich vs. PSG: Free live stream, TV listing, how to watch Champions League Paris Saint-Germain will need to make up a 1-0 deficit if they want to keep their hopes alive in Champions League play.

MARCH 8, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Will Lionel Messi come to MLS? In Miami, everyone has an opinion Some say that the Argentine's arrival would be the biggest thing ever in American sports. Others don't want him to come at all

MARCH 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nordi Mukiele - Comes off at half time Mukiele (undisclosed) was brought off at half time with an injury during Wednesday's clash with Bayern Munich.

Impact Mukiele was brought on to replace the injured Marquinhos, and then got injured himself. With both defenders sidelined youngster El Chadaille Bitshiabu was called upon to step into the the must-win match.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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