Football news - Neymar 'ruled out of Manchester United showdown' in huge blow to PSG
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Updated 27/01/2019 at 22:34 GMT
Injury has ruled Neymar out of the first leg of Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League last-16 tie against Manchester United, according to reports in France.
Neymar has damaged his right foot.
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The most expensive player in history injured his metatarsal in Wednesday night’s Coupe de France win over Strasbourg.
Although there is no concrete diagnosis, Neymar, who missed the end of last season with a similar injury, has reportedly been definitely ruled out of the first leg of the United game on February 12 at Old Trafford.
RMC reports that Neymar may yet have to undergo an operation on the injury, pending further medical examinations by PSG and his doctors with the Brazilian national team. His foot is reportedly sore when he stands on it.
The second leg takes place at Parc des Princes on March 6.
Neymar has 20 goals and nine assists in 22 games for the French club this season.
Speaking after PSG's 2-1 victory over Rennes on Sunday manager Thomas Tuchel admitted that it would be difficult for his star man to play against United.
"For Ney, yes it's going to be really tough," Tuchel said.
"We do everything, as I explained yesterday, but it's too early to talk about a date back because we're waiting for the first week, which is super important.
We have to wait to see how Ney reacts to treatments, to care. After, we will be more precise. But it will be very difficult for him to play with us in Manchester, it's no secret
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