Lucas Moura Injury: Updates on PSG Star's Adductor and Return
Paris Saint-Germain suffered severe disappointment on Feb. 14 as Lucas Moura was one of four first-team stars to pick up an apparent adductor injury during their 2-2 draw against Caen. After missing the club's match against Chelsea on Feb. 17, it was revealed he could miss up to one month of action.
Continue for updates.
Moura Out vs. Chelsea on March 11
Thursday, Feb. 19
Goal's Robin Bairner revealed that Moura is confirmed out against Chelsea:
On Feb. 19, ESPN's Jonathan Johnson reported Moura was doubtful for the club's next match against Chelsea after missing the previous match on Feb. 17. Bairner reported at the time Moura was expected to miss one month.
Moura Removed vs. Caen
Saturday, Feb. 14
Laurent Blanc was forced to finish the game with nine men and watched as his team conceded twice in the final few minutes to let the win fall from their grasp.
Johnson confirmed that it was an apparent adductor injury that caused Lucas to request his withdrawal from the pitch:
French Football Weekly reported the Brazilian was in tears as he departed Parc des Princes:
Blanc noted that Lucas, Marquinhos, Serge Aurier and Yohan Cabaye will now all be unavailable for Tuesday's Champions League round-of-16 clash against Chelsea, while Blaise Matuidi is a doubt, per Johnson:
With the loss of Lucas' assets out wide, Blanc could be forced to change tactics in midfield.
