Ligue 1

2022 - 8 - 6

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Kylian Mbappe to miss Paris Saint-Germain's Ligue 1 opener due to ... (ESPN India)

Paris Saint-Germain will begin their Ligue 1 title defense without Kylian Mbappe because of a groin issue.

"I want a certain number of players in my squad, players who are very similar in level, to perform well throughout the season and to create healthy competition," he said at a news conference on Thursday. "I know the club is doing all it can to have a very competitive squad." New PSG coach Christophe Galtier said on Thursday that he expects more reinforcements before the end of the summer transfer window on Sept. 1. The Portugal international Renato Sanches became the fifth new arrival in Paris on Thursday but he isn't part of the team for the first Ligue 1 match of the season.

Kylian Mbappe injury blow for Paris Saint-Germain ahead of Ligue 1 ... (Eurosport.com)

Paris Saint-Germain will be without Kylian Mbappe for their Ligue 1 season opener against Clermont on Saturday, as reported by GFFN.

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Suspended last week, now injured – Mbappe ruled out of PSG's ... (sportsmax.tv)

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But in truth, they were helped by a woeful defensive display from their hosts. The Senegal forward always seemed likely to start fast in Germany, and he has done just that. Bayern had full control by the 10th minute.

Injured Kylian Mbappe Ruled Out of PSG Ligue 1 Opener Against ... (News18)

PSG announced that Mbappe had been left out of the squad that would travel to Clermont for Saturday's game "due to pain in his adductor muscles" and will ...

“We want to start the season in the best possible manner.” He added: “When PSG go away from home it is often the biggest game of the season for the home team and the stadiums are full. PSG announced that Mbappe had been left out of the squad that would travel to Clermont for Saturday’s game “due to pain in his adductor muscles” and will instead remain behind for treatment.

Kylian Mbappé to miss start of Ligue 1 season with adductor injury ... (Get French Football News)

Paris Saint-Germain have this afternoon released their squad list for the first match of the Ligue 1 campaign against Clermont on Saturday night, ...

Ligue 1: PSG suffer Mbappe blow ahead of season opener against ... (Daily Post Nigeria)

Paris Saint-Germain has confirmed that Kylian Mbappe will miss their first league fixture against Clermont. The France forward has picked up an adductor.

Lionel Messi and Neymar are in the squad along with new signings Vitinha, Hugo Ekitike and Nordi Mukiele. “A further update will be provided in 72 hours’ time.” Mbappe missed PSG’s 4-0 win over Nantes in the Champions Trophy last weekend due to a suspension carried over from the last campaign.