Marco Verratti Injury: Updates on PSG Star's Adductor and Return

Marco Verratti has been nursing a thigh problem that ruled him out of Italy's latest international commitments, but he's set to return for PSG.

Continue for updates.

Tuesday, Dec. 2

Verratti Back for Lille Match

ESPN FC's Jonathan Johnson reports good news for PSG:

Friday, Nov. 28

Verratti Sidelined Again

Laurent Blanc has confirmed Verratti's absence from PSG's encounter with Nice on Saturday, per ESPN FC's Jonathan Johnson:

Thursday, Nov. 20

Verratti Out of Metz Match

Laurent Blanc has confirmed PSG will have to do without their midfielder when they take on Metz in Ligue 1 this weekend. Jonathan Johnson of ESPN FC tweeted:

Wednesday, Nov. 12

Verratti Ruled Out of Italy Squad

Marco Verratti has pulled out of Italy's squad to face Croatia and Albania after succumbing to a niggling problem with his left adductor. 

Jonathan Johnson of ESPN FC reported the news:

Verratti recently missed Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League tie with APOEL, but he can now rest in preparation for the French side's Ligue 1 clash with Metz on Nov. 21.

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The 22-year-old has been an ever present in Laurent Blanc's team this season—racking up 15 appearances across the domestic division and Champions League already—scoring one and assisting four in the process, per WhoScored.com.

Naturally combative and excellent at controlling possession, Verratti is certainly a major loss for an Italian side who are looking to topple Croatia at the top of their Euro 2016 group, before the friendly with Albania.