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Nuno Mendes will miss Saturday’s game against AS Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has confirmed.
Mendes was forced off at halftime during PSG’s 5-3 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday with a thigh injury. The Portugal international’s injury is minimal, however, no risks will be taken, and so he will not make the trip to the Principality this weekend.
##### Hakimi, Doué also out against Monaco
Luis Enrique has said that Mendes’ absence is precautionary, adding that, had it been a final, the defender would have wanted to play. He adds to a not extensive but not inconsequential injury list. Achraf Hakimi will also miss the trip to Monaco; the Morocco international is in a race to be fit for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Désiré Doué is also out, but could appear before the end of the calendar year, and third-choice goalkeeper Renato Marin is also absent for the European champions.
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