Who are the injured PSG players ahead of Champions League clash with Girona?

On Wednesday, 18th September, Paris Saint-Germain will host Girona at the Parc des Princes for the first matchday of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League. The Champions League introduces a new format this season, and the Parisians will kick off their campaign at home.

PSG come into this game with a perfect record of four wins from their opening four matches in Ligue 1. However, not all news is positive, as the Parisian squad is dealing with several injuries, including some key players who are regulars under Luis Enrique.

Who are the injured PSG players ahead of Champions League clash with Girona?

Let’s start with the long-term injuries. Lucas Hernandez and Presnel Kimpembe remain on the list, both continuing their respective recovery protocols, according to the club.

The focus now shifts to the following players, who are regularly seen under Luis Enrique’s management: Goncalo Ramos, Vitinha, Warren Zaire-Emery, and the most recent addition, Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Goncalo Ramos is expected to return to action in just under three months. Vitinha, on the other hand, suffered a minor injury during the recent international break with Portugal. Although it was minor, the midfielder was not seen training during Sunday’s session. We will need to wait until the next training to get an idea of whether he will be fit to face Girona.

The news is more promising for Warren Zaire-Emery. Despite missing the team’s 3-1 victory over Brest last Saturday, the young Frenchman resumed training with the squad on Sunday, making it highly likely that he will be available for the crucial match on Wednesday.

Gianluigi Donnarumma’s situation is somewhat peculiar. Having recently become a father, some expected he wouldn’t play in the last match against Brest. However, the Italian was in the starting eleven, but shortly after the training, PSG issued a statement confirming Gigio’s absence from the Girona match due to muscle discomfort.

In total, there are six injured players, but only four are confirmed absences. We’ll have to see how things progress with Vitinha and Zaire-Emery.