PSG's Verratti out for up to six weeks, doubtful for Euro 2020

With two matches remaining, PSG trails league leader Lille by three points and will take on Montpellier in the French Cup semifinals this week.

Published : May 11, 2021 19:20 IST

Verratti picked up the injury during training last week and did not play in PSG's 1-1 draw with Rennes on Sunday.
Verratti picked up the injury during training last week and did not play in PSG's 1-1 draw with Rennes on Sunday.
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Verratti picked up the injury during training last week and did not play in PSG's 1-1 draw with Rennes on Sunday.

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti will miss the rest of the season because of a right knee injury, the French club said Tuesday.

Verratti picked up the injury during training last week and did not play in PSG's 1-1 draw with Rennes on Sunday in the French league.

The Italian will be sidelined for four-to-six weeks, possibly forcing him to also miss the European Championship.

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With two matches remaining, PSG trails league leader Lille by three points. PSG, which has also been eliminated from the Champions League, remains in the French Cup and will take on Montpellier in the semifinals this week.

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