Nuno Mendes, the 24-year-old Paris Saint-Germain left-back, entered the pitch during Saturday’s 3-1 victory away to Strasbourg—part of the 7th matchday of the 2026-2027 Ligue 1 season—but was subsequently forced to come off due to muscle pain. Following medical examinations, PSG issued an official statement:
“Having sustained an injury to his left thigh during last night’s match against RC Strasbourg Alsace, Nuno Mendes will be unavailable for the coming weeks.”
This is a significant blow, given the value the Portuguese full-back brings to the side and the difficulty of replacing him—though alternatives do exist within the squad. His absence is a major loss ahead of this Tuesday’s Champions League league-phase match (Matchday 3) against FC Barcelona, and he is expected to remain sidelined for several games. A more precise return date is yet to be determined. We hope, for the sake of both Nuno Mendes and PSG, that his recovery period will be brief, even if the team does have other options available in the squad.
