Paris Saint-Germain may not be able to count on Marquinhos in the final of the Intercontinental Cup, scheduled for December 17, during a possible meeting with Flamengo. The defender left the match against Athletic Bilbao last Wednesday (10/12) with hip pain and immediately began treatment. However, he has not yet been released by the medical service.
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The possible absence is particularly worrying due to the defender’s leadership role, who also serves as the main defensive reference.
“I don’t know if he will be able to play in the final,” said Luis Enrique, coach of the France team, commenting on the captain’s situation.
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According to French newspaper Le Figaro, the Brazilian has faced a series of physical problems since the start of the season and has stepped on the pitch in 13 of the 22 matches played with the club. He previously suffered hamstring injuries in September and calf injuries in November.
PSG awaits the winner of Flamengo x Pyramids, who will compete for the place this Saturday (13/12), at 2 p.m. The French team has already started planning for the decision and is monitoring the confrontation that defines its opponent.