Verratti to miss PSG's match against Toulouse

John Bridgen 8 years ago 201
The French champions will be without key midfielder for their next Ligue 1 game. AFP

The French champions will be without key midfielder for their next Ligue 1 game and he could miss Italy's international friendlies against Belgium and Romania

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti will miss the home clash with Toulouse after picking up an ankle injury, the French champions have confirmed.

Verratti was substituted 17 minutes into PSG's 1-0 Champions League defeat at Real Madrid on Tuesday.

Further evaluation following the clash in the Spanish capital has revealed PSG will be without the Italy international for Saturday's Ligue 1 match in Paris.

"Verratti underwent his first medical examination at the end of the Champions League meeting, before undergoing further [tests] this Wednesday," a statement on PSG's official website read.

"Hit in the left leg, the Italian midfielder is suffering from a sprained ankle that will force him to miss the match against Toulouse FC next Saturday in Ligue 1."

Depending on the severity of the injury, Verratti could miss Italy's international friendlies with Belgium and Romania on November 13 and 17 respectively.

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