Key Takeaways:
- João Neves sustained a left thigh injury during the Champions League clash with Atalanta
- Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, and Lucas Beraldo remain unavailable for selection
- PSG will travel to face Marseille in the French derby this weekend
Growing Injury Concerns for Paris Saint-Germain
Portuguese midfielder João Neves has become the most recent player in the Paris Saint-Germain squad to suffer an injury setback. The club is already contending with the absences of Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, and Brazilian defender Lucas Beraldo, all of whom are still sidelined and out of contention for manager Luis Enrique’s matchday squads.
Examen à venir aujourd’hui ou demain pour João Neves, en espérant que ce ne soit pas trop grave. 🙏🏼🇵🇹❤️💙 pic.twitter.com/fUl3AVWlsT
— Le Meilleur du PSG (@LMDPSG) September 18, 2025
Incident During Atalanta Fixture
Neves picked up a left thigh injury in the opening match of the Champions League against Atalanta. He was subsequently replaced by fellow Portuguese international Gonçalo Ramos, who went on to cap off PSG’s commanding 4-0 win.
Medical Assessment and Timeline
The extent of Neves’ injury remains unclear as he is set to undergo medical examinations today or tomorrow to establish the expected duration of his recovery. PSG coach Luis Enrique commented, “There’s nothing to say about João, we are waiting for the tests. Tomorrow or Friday we will have more information.”
Upcoming Clash with Olympique Marseille
This weekend will see Paris Saint-Germain travel to Olympique Marseille for the highly anticipated French derby. The squad’s current injury woes could pose fresh challenges for Luis Enrique as he prepares his side for one of Ligue 1’s most prominent fixtures.
