Paris Saint-Germain manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that Neymar has suffered a fresh groin problem which should sideline him for the midweek league game against Strasbourg. The Brazil international managed to find the scoresheet during the weekend clash versus Bordeaux on the road but he was substituted earlier in the second period after picking up the injury.
Speaking after the game, Tuchel highlighted that he does not know the extent of the injury but he remains optimistic that the Brazilian can return to action by next weekend, he told L’Equipe: “I do not know at all [what he has], I think [it’s the same injury as before Liverpool]. We must be careful. He said that it was not a problem to play but the ground was hard. We made the decision with everyone, Neymar, the physio, that he did not take any risk to play. He felt good but by the time he felt something he came out on time. We will leave him alone against Strasbourg and he will be ready, I hope, against Montpellier.” Continue reading “Tuchel confirms Neymar has suffered fresh groin injury”