Nuno Mendes out for several weeks — Enrique without left-back for PSG v Barcelona
Left-back Nuno Mendes suffered a left-thigh muscle problem at Strasbourg and will miss several weeks, leaving Luis Enrique short for Tuesday's Champions League tie.
18.10.2026 19:45 — Paris Saint-Germain will be missing left-back Nuno Mendes for several weeks after he suffered a left-thigh muscle problem and had to leave the pitch during the away win at Strasbourg.
Mendes came on in the second half of the match that PSG won 3:1 but was forced off before the end because of the muscle issue. The club has confirmed the injury will keep him out of action for a multi-week period.
Impact on the Champions League tie
The absence is a clear blow for coach Luis Enrique ahead of the Champions League meeting with Barcelona, scheduled for Tuesday in Paris. Mendes is an important part of PSG's defence and his unavailability complicates the coach's plans to contain Barcelona's attacking players.
Enrique will need to consider alternatives at left-back or adjust his defensive setup for the derby, a match that carries weight both for group standings and team momentum.
PSG now face the short-term task of filling the gap left by Mendes while hoping the injury does not lead to a prolonged absence later in the season.
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