PSG Announces Vitinha Injury Setback Ahead of Bayern Munich Champions League Clash
Paris Saint-Germain has confirmed that Portuguese midfielder Vitinha will miss Saturday’s Ligue 1 match against Nantes due to injury, the club announced on Thursday. The setback comes just eight days before the Champions League semi-final first leg against Bayern Munich at the Parc des Princes.
The club’s medical staff identified a muscular issue in Vitinha’s left thigh during training on Wednesday. PSG’s official statement specified the injury as a “left thigh strain” requiring immediate rest and rehabilitation, ruling him out for the Nantes fixture but leaving open the possibility of his return for the Bayern Munich tie.
PSG head coach Luis Enrique confirmed the assessment during his pre-match press conference on Thursday, stating: “Vitinha felt discomfort in training yesterday. After medical exams, we confirmed it’s a muscle strain in his left thigh. He won’t be available for Nantes, but we’re hopeful for his recovery in time for the Champions League semi-final.”
The injury represents a significant blow to PSG’s midfield options as they prepare to face the Bundesliga champions. Vitinha has started 28 of PSG’s 32 matches across all competitions this season, contributing three goals and five assists while maintaining an average pass completion rate of 89.2% according to Opta.
His absence forces Luis Enrique to reconsider his midfield setup for the Nantes match and potentially the Champions League semi-final. Fabian Ruiz and Warren Zaïre-Emery are expected to see increased playing time, with the young French international likely to retain his starting role alongside the experienced Spaniard.
The Portuguese international joined PSG from Porto in the summer of 2022 for a reported fee of €41.5 million and has since grow a key component of Luis Enrique’s tactical system, particularly in build-up play and defensive transitions.
PSG’s medical team will monitor Vitinha’s progress daily over the coming week, with a final decision on his availability for the Bayern Munich match expected 24 hours before kickoff. The Champions League semi-final first leg is scheduled for Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 9:00 PM CEST (7:00 PM UTC) at the Parc des Princes in Paris.
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