Overview
- Paris Saint-Germain confirmed late Sunday that Nuno Mendes left the Strasbourg match injured and gave no timetable for his return.
- With Mendes unavailable, Lucas Digne is the likeliest left-back to start against Barcelona at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday, October 20.
- Digne's case is weakened by a laboured performance and substitution in PSG's recent loss to Strasbourg and by his public admission of deep disappointment after France's World Cup exit.
- Lamine Yamal is in excellent form for Barcelona and previously won the decisive World Cup semi penalty after pressuring Digne, making him a specific tactical threat to watch.
- Mendes's absence disrupts the European starting shape Luis Enrique has relied on, meaning PSG may need extra defensive support from midfield and the right flank to protect the left side.