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PSG manager Luis Enrique downplays Désiré Doué and Nuno Mendes concern
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PSG manager Luis Enrique reassured fans about the injuries of Désiré Doué and Nuno Mendes after their UEFA Champions League match against Liverpool. Both players left the game with concerns, but Enrique stated that their injuries are not serious.
PSG manager Luis Enrique downplays Désiré Doué and Nuno Mendes concern
Tuesday nightâs encounter between Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool would not have been pleasant viewing for France manager Didier Deschamps. The France manager saw Hugo EkitikĂ© stretchered off in the first half, and LâĂquipeunderstands that, not only will the Liverpool forward miss this summerâs FIFA World Cup, but he will also potentially be out for nine months with a ruptured Achilles tendon.
He wasnât the only Frenchman to go off injured as PSG advanced to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League at Liverpoolâs expense (2-0, [agg. 4-0]). DĂ©sirĂ© DouĂ© also came off injured. Following a push from Dominik Szoboszlai, DouĂ© made contact with the advertising boards at the side of the pitch. He attempted to play on but came off in the 53rd minute, replaced by the returning Bradley Barcola.
However, post-match, Luis Enrique provided a positive update on DouĂ©, as well as Nuno Mendes, who was forced off in the first half. âItâs nothing serious, but Iâm not a doctor,âthe PSG manager told Canal Plus.âWith this intensity in this kind of match, it is normal to have problems. Weâll see exactly what it is theyâve picked up.â
Q&A
What injuries did Désiré Doué and Nuno Mendes sustain during the PSG vs Liverpool match?
Désiré Doué was injured after colliding with advertising boards, while Nuno Mendes was substituted due to an unspecified issue, but both injuries are not considered serious.
How long is Hugo Ekitiké expected to be out due to his injury?
Hugo Ekitiké is expected to miss around nine months due to a ruptured Achilles tendon, ruling him out of the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
What did Luis Enrique say about the injuries of Doué and Mendes?
Luis Enrique stated that the injuries to Doué and Mendes are not serious, emphasizing that such issues are common in high-intensity matches.
