PSG extended their perfect Ligue 1 start with a 2-0 win against Lens on Sunday night [September 14] yet the result was overshadowed by a growing injury crisis.
Bradley Barcola struck twice in the 15th and 51st minutes both assisted by Vitinha to seal victory but Luis Enrique’s celebrations were cut short when three starters left the pitch injured.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia limped off with a calf problem and Kang In Lee hobbled out holding his right ankle.
The most serious concern involved Lucas Beraldo who collapsed in the 67th minute after a duel with Rayan Fofana.
The Brazilian defender twisted his left ankle and was stretchered off the Parc des Princes while clutching his head in despair.
His reaction raised fears of a season threatening blow at a time when PSG already lacked Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue who both suffered setbacks during the international break.
What is the latest on Lucas Beraldo injury?
According to Le Parisien, medical checks were carried out on Sunday evening and the results provided some relief for the French champions.
Scans reportedly confirmed Beraldo sustained a sprain without ligament damage which rules him out of Wednesday’s [September 17] Champions League opener against Atalanta but spares him from a long absence.
Instagram/Lucas Beraldo
Reportedly the defender will not return to full training immediately.
Dembele is projected to miss six weeks while Doue remains unavailable for at least another fortnight.
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