Nuno Mendes injury shock casts shadow over PSG victory ahead of Barcelona clash

Paris Saint-Germain full-back Nuno Mendes was forced off with a suspected muscle injury during PSG’s 3-1 Ligue 1 victory over RC Strasbourg-Alsace, as reported by Get French Football News.​ The 24-year-old defender entered as a 53rd-minute substitute for Lucas Digne before leaving the pitch in the 87th minute and heading directly to the dressing room.

The setback comes just three days prior to PSG’s high-profile UEFA Champions League clash against FC Barcelona.​ Adding to manager Luis Enrique’s fitness concerns, midfielder Maghnes Akliouche finished the match limping following a heavy tackle from Strasbourg defender Jeyland Mitchell.

Post-match photographs revealed visible stud marks on the 24-year-old’s ankle, raising further selection questions ahead of European midweek action.