The good news keeps coming for PSG, two days before the clash against Girona in the Champions League.
After nearly three months of hiatus, the Champions League is finally back. With its brand new 36-team format, the premier European club competition is taking off this week with some very interesting games. On Wednesday, one of them will pit Paris Saint-Germain against Girona, which is making its C1 debut. A match for which PSG could count on a significant return to its group.
PSG without Donnarumma against Girona
PSG has had a flawless start to the season in La Liga. After four games, the capital club is in first place with 12 points on the clock. But not everything is rosy for Paris Saint-Germain, who lost Gianluigi Donnarumma to injury after the victory against Brest on Saturday (1-3).
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“Following muscular discomfort in his right thigh felt during yesterday's match against Brest, Gianluigi Donnarumma will remain in treatment this week,” PSG said in a statement on Sunday. The Italian goalkeeper will therefore be absent for the clash against Girona on Wednesday.
After Zaire-Emery, Vitinha also makes his return
So, Luis Enrique should choose which of Matvey Safonov and Arnau Tenas will be in goal against the Spanish club. In addition, the news is good for Paris Saint-Germain regarding its midfield, deprived of Warren Zaire-Emery and Vitinha against Brest. 24 hours ago, it was announced that the French international would return to training with the Parisian club.
This Monday, it is the Portuguese's turn to also participate in the collective session as revealed by RMC Sport. An important return that certainly pleases Luis Enrique who could count on Warren Zaire-Emery and Vitinha for the clash against Girona, Wednesday.
