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PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN star Edinson Cavani is "definitely" eliminated for the knockout stages of the Champions League next week against Manchester United after suffering a thigh injury.
And the Uruguayan side fears that it will miss even the second stage of the confrontation – while Neymar is also not available to face the Red Devils.
The 31-year-old striker was pulled off the field at halftime against Bordeux on Saturday after scoring the winning goal earlier in the match.
PSG leader Thomas Tuchel said it would be "difficult" for Cavani to play against the Red Devils on Tedday's night.
But according to RMC Sport, Uruguay's entourage believes that the injury to the right thigh will definitely "put" him out of next week's fight against the team. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Cavani has yet to undergo the last muscular exams, but his camp is afraid to miss the second stage of the clash on March 6th.
Negative PSG player Neymar will also not be available to face United with a foot injury for ten weeks.
The Brazilian international does not need surgery, but he was seen on crutches as he turned 27, his damaged metatarsal requiring "conservative" treatment and rehabilitation.
Right-back Thomas Mounier was also injured on Saturday as Marco Veratti returns to the game after an ankle injury.
PSG's injuries increase United's chances against the French champions in an important match for Solskjaer.
SunOnline has announced that the Norwegian coach could land the post at Old Trafford permanently if the Red Devils beat PSG in the Champions League.
The 45-year-old manager also revealed that he had had talks with club owner Avram Glazer as a result of their 3-0 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday.
United remains undefeated with Solskjaer in the dugout, winning 10 of the first 11 games at the head of the Old Trafford team.
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