Donnarumma to Miss PSG's Champions League Opener
Key Points
*Overview
Paris Saint-Germain have been dealt a blow ahead of their Champions League opener against Juventus, as goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has been ruled out of the match due to a thigh injury.
Donnarumma suffered the injury in training on Monday, and tests have revealed that he will not be fit to play in the match against Juventus.
The Italian goalkeeper is one of PSG's most important players, and his absence will be a major blow to the team's chances of winning the Champions League.
Injury Details
Donnarumma suffered the injury during a training session on Monday. The goalkeeper was making a save when he felt a sharp pain in his thigh.
Tests have revealed that Donnarumma has suffered a grade one thigh strain, which is a minor injury.
Donnarumma is expected to be out of action for around two weeks, which means that he will also miss PSG's Ligue 1 match against Brest on Saturday.
Replacement
In Donnarumma's absence, Keylor Navas is expected to start in goal for PSG against Juventus.
Navas is a experienced goalkeeper who has won the Champions League three times with Real Madrid.
The Costa Rican goalkeeper is a reliable shot-stopper, and he will be confident of keeping a clean sheet against Juventus.
Impact on PSG
Donnarumma's injury is a major blow to PSG's chances of winning the Champions League.
The Italian goalkeeper is one of the best in the world, and his absence will be a major loss for PSG.
However, PSG still have a strong squad, and they will be confident of beating Juventus even without Donnarumma.
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