PSG confirms the loss of Sergio Ramos to face Bruges in the Champions League

The Spanish defender of Paris Saint-Germain Sergio Ramos is not among those called up for this Tuesday’s Champions League match against Bruges, as he “continues his work of return” to the team, according to the club’s medical report.

After having debuted in the shirt of his new club on November 28 against Saint-Etienne, the former Real Madrid player has missed the next two matches for the French team, against Nice and Lens, officially due to muscle fatigue.

PSG’s medical staff indicated that Ramos needs another three days to fully complete his recovery, so he will be able to play again next Sunday against Monaco.

The coach of the Parisian team, Argentine Mauricio Pochettino, considered that the recovery of the Spanish is going according to schedule.

“Within Sergio’s planning, today is the first time that he can do a warm-up, rounds with the team and individual work in the gym. It was the forecast, we will see the evolution in the next few days, “said the coach at the press conference prior to the game against Bruges.

Pochettino denied that Ramos’ absence from the list was due to a technical decision and attributed it to the planning made by the club’s medical and performance staff.

Since his signing last summer for PSG, the Spanish central defender He has had several injuries that have delayed his debut.

The PSG coach will also not be able to count on Brazilian Neymar, who suffered a sprained ankle and will undergo medical examinations later this week, although his return is not expected before the middle of next month.

PSG host Bruges in the Parc des Princes on the last day of the Champions League group stage with nothing at stake for the Parisians, who are already guaranteed qualification for the round of 16 and have no chance of finishing first in group, guaranteed place for Manchester City. (D)