Marseille's Joao Neves to Miss the Ligue 1 Clash Against PSG Due to Hamstring Injury
Paragraph 1: Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is set to face Marseille on Sunday in a significant Champions League test for the team's unbeaten record in Ligue 1. As the only team in the league with four wins in four games in the 2025-26 season, PSG remains the dominant force in French football.
Paragraph 2: However, the upcoming Champions League match presents PSG's sternest test in the league this season. The team will be without key player Joao Neves, who sustained a hamstring injury during the Champions League match against Atalanta. Neves, who has been a crucial part of PSG since his arrival from Benfica last August, has been tied for the most goals scored for PSG this season, with three goals (level with Bradley Barcola).
Paragraph 3: Neves' injury will see Fabian Ruiz take his place in the lineup. The Portuguese star scored a hat-trick in a previous Champions League match against Toulouse, two of which were bicycle kicks. His absence will undoubtedly be felt, especially given his contributions last season, where he helped PSG win four major trophies, including the Champions League.
Paragraph 4: Injuries to Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele, who sustained issues while on international duty, further compound the challenges facing PSG as they prepare for the Champions League match against Marseille. The team will be looking to replace these players' impact effectively.
Paragraph 5: Marseille, managed by Roberto De Zerbi, will provide a formidable opponent. A win against Marseille on Sunday would mark the fourth time in the last nine seasons that PSG has won their first five league Champions League matches. However, no other team in Ligue 1 has managed to win their first five matches in a season since Marseille themselves in 2012-13.
Paragraph 6: Goncalo Ramos, who replaced Neves in the 58th minute of the Champions League match against Atalanta, will likely play a crucial role in the team's attack. Ramos scored the final goal in that Champions League match, securing a hard-fought victory for PSG.
Paragraph 7: The Champions League match against Marseille promises to be an exciting and closely contested affair. Despite the injuries, PSG will be aiming to maintain their unbeaten run in Ligue 1 and continue their impressive form in the 2025-26 season.
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