Absent Wednesday in Montpellier, Neymar will not be back in time for the reception of Toulouse, Saturday, during the 22nd day of Ligue 1. The Brazilian still suffers from “adductor discomfort”, according to the medical point published this Friday by PSG. His package is added to those of Kylian Mbappé and Sergio Ramos, who were injured in the Hérault.
Unlike Mbappé, already announced unavailable for the round of 16 first leg of the Champions League against Bayern Munich on February 14, the case of the Brazilian does not, however, inspire great concern in view of this shock. . Neymar “continues his care and individual training. He will resume collective sessions at the beginning of next week, ”says the club. Sergio Ramos is also expected back with the group in a few days.
Incidentally, regarding Mbappé, Bavarian coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Friday that he did not believe in the absence of the Frenchman in 10 days. “I don’t know what he has, what is indicated on the website is vague. I am preparing for the match as if he was going to play,” he explained.
“Organize the team around Leo”
While waiting to find out if Nagelsmann is right to be wary or not, Christophe Galtier has other shorter-term concerns. The Parisian coach will have to do without two of his three attacking stars to overcome Toulouse. A game that was anything but innocent given the difficulties in Paris since the resumption, and while OM are getting dangerously close in the standings.
“I have to organize the team around Leo [Messi], a bit like we did during the match in Montpellier. Leo is going to be in his registry. Afterwards it is up to the players who will replace Ney and Kylian to raise their level, ”he warned at a press conference. Hugo Ekitike and Carlos Soler, in particular, are expected at the turn.