Joao Neves suspended for UEFA Super Cup final after pulling on Cucurella's hair

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Joao Neves will miss the European Super Cup final. EFE

Joao Neves will miss the European Super Cup final. The Portuguese midfielder has been suspended for two matches after pulling on Marc Cucurella's hair during the Club World Cup.

A significant blow for Luis Enrique ahead of the European Super Cup final. The PSG manager will be without Joao Neves for Wednesday's clash, as the midfielder faces a two-match ban following his red card in the Club World Cup.

With Chelsea comfortably ahead and clearly frustrated by the scoreline, the Portuguese midfielder was seen pulling on Marc Cucurella's hair. This action has resulted in a two-game suspension.

Consequently, the former Benfica man will miss not only the Club World Cup final against Tottenham on Wednesday but also PSG's opening league match against Nantes.

Luis Enrique will likely turn to Warren Zaire-Emery in midfield, alongside Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz. The absence of Joao Neves is undoubtedly a crucial one for the Parisian side's setup.

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