{"id":300262,"date":"2023-11-23T18:24:34","date_gmt":"2023-11-23T18:24:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportstons.com\/?p=300262"},"modified":"2023-11-23T18:24:34","modified_gmt":"2023-11-23T18:24:34","slug":"newcastle-given-boost-with-psg-star-set-to-miss-champions-league-clash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportstons.com\/soccer\/newcastle-given-boost-with-psg-star-set-to-miss-champions-league-clash\/","title":{"rendered":"Newcastle given boost with PSG star set to MISS Champions League clash"},"content":{"rendered":"
Newcastle United have been given a huge boost after the news that a top PSG star is set to miss their Champions League clash in Paris next week.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Magpies are hopeful of making it to the knockout stages of Europe’s elite competition on their first appearance since 2003-04 – with Eddie Howe’s men just three points off top spot in Group F.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Premier League outfit are technically bottom of the standings in what is considered the ‘Group of Death’ after one win – a 4-1 victory against PSG – one draw and two losses.<\/p>\n
But Newcastle remain in touching distance ahead of their second game against the Parisiens and they may fancy their chances even more after news that PSG have suffered a huge injury blow ahead of the game.<\/p>\n
Centre-back Marquinhos has sustained a hamstring blow – though it is a minor one and should only rule him out for 10 days.<\/p>\n
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Newcastle have been given a boost after news PSG will be missing a major star for their clash<\/p>\n
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Brazil defender Marquinhos will be ruled out for around 10 days after a hamstring injury<\/p>\n
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The Brazilian picked up the problem on international duty with his country, after wearing the captain’s armband. He was substituted at half time for team-mate Nino.<\/p>\n
After the game, Marquinhos had admitted it would be difficult for him to play against title rivals Monaco on Friday night.<\/p>\n
‘I felt a strain on my hamstring during a play, it was painful, that’s why I came off,’ he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
‘I underwent initial examinations, and it was painful during stretching. I will undergo further tests in Paris.<\/p>\n
‘We have to wait. I’ll arrive in Paris on Thursday; it might be a bit tight for Monaco.<\/p>\n
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Marquinhos suffered the issue on Brazil duty but hoped he would be back as soon as possible<\/p>\n
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Newcastle won the reverse fixture against PSG 4-1 as they bid to make the knockouts<\/p>\n
‘I don’t know how I’ll feel in a few days. I hope it’s not serious, and I can get back on the field as soon as possible.’<\/p>\n
And now it appears his chances of facing Newcastle are now non-existent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In an official statement, PSG said: ‘Victim of a small injury to his right hamstring, Marquinhos will remain in treatment for 10 days.’\u00a0<\/p>\n
His injury comes as PSG attempt to hold off a title challenge from Nice and Monaco at the top of the table – and Marquinho’s absence comes at a bad time ahead of such a huge clash against the latter.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
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