Nuno Mendes, the 24-year-old Paris Saint-Germain left-back, left the pitch late in the match during Saturday’s Ligue 1 Week 7 encounter between Strasbourg and PSG (which ended in a 1–3 victory for the Parisians). According to Le Parisien, the club is not concerned about the thigh discomfort he experienced, even with the upcoming match against FC Barcelona on the horizon.
PSG offers reassurance following Nuno Mendes’s injury scare
“Having come on in the 53rd minute of this Ligue 1 Week 7 fixture, the Portuguese international left his team a man down toward the end of the match after feeling some discomfort in his thigh. According to our information, however, the capital club is not worried about Nuno Mendes’s physical condition.
Explaining his substitution, Luis Enrique cited a precautionary measure.”
A lingering concern ahead of the Barcelona clash
While this initial news is encouraging, it does not guarantee his availability for Tuesday’s match. The decision to finish the game with ten men underscores the coaching staff’s refusal to take any risks regarding the discomfort. It is an understandable decision, yet one question remains: will Nuno Mendes be fully fit for the PSG vs. Barcelona encounter?
With the third matchday of the Champions League league phase approaching, the prospect of being without their starting full-back remains a concern for Paris. While the optimism reported by Le Parisien comes as a relief, it should be tempered with some caution regarding his actual availability. At this stage, the information provided neither confirms his absence nor suggests that the issue has been entirely resolved.
