Kylian Mbappe will miss the first leg of Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League last 16 clash with Bayern Munich with thigh injury.
The France striker picked up a thigh injury in his side’s win over Montpellier, and it is almost certain that he will miss the Champions League round of 16 match against Munich.
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Club statement:
“After undergoing tests, Kylian Mbappé suffered an injury to the left thigh at the level of the femoral biceps.”
“He is expected to be out of action for three weeks.”
Mbappe endured a difficult night culminating in his withdrawal after just 21 minutes.
He suffered a hard tackle from Leo Leroy and was unable to continue, with Hugo Ekitike coming on in his place.
Mbappe Handed the opportunity to add to his 13 league goals so far in the campaign from the penalty spot after just 10 minutes, but his effort saved by Benjamin Lecomte.
Sergio Ramos, who also withdrew from the match against Montpellier with physical problems, will undergo further tests to determine the exact extent of his injury.
Mbappe is set to miss vital games in Ligue 1, including matches against Monaco and Lille, and a French Cup clash with Marseille, as well as the Bayern clash.
