Newcastle handed unexpected boost as PSG star Kylian Mbappe could MISS Champions League clash
NEWCASTLE have been handed a huge boost ahead of their upcoming Champions League group stage match against Paris Saint-Germain.
PSG frontman Kylian Mbappe was forced off with a suspected ankle injury during the club’s 4-0 win over Olympique de Marseille on Sunday.
He could now be a doubt for the Parisians’ trip to St James’ Park next week.
Mbappe was substituted just 32 minutes into Sunday’s Ligue 1 clash after twisting his ankle.
He was replaced by Goncalo Ramos, who went on to score twice during the second half.
Achraf Hakimi gave Luis Enrique‘s side an early lead in the eighth minute after scoring an outstanding free kick.
Randal Kolo Muani then doubled the advantage before half time and Ramos sealed the three points after the break.
PSG now sit third in the Ligue 1 table behind Stade Brestois and OGC Nice.
But they could be facing a number of weeks without star striker Mbappe, depending on the severity of his injury.
The Parisians face Clermont Foot on Saturday before travelling to Newcastle to take on Eddie Howe’s Magpies next Tuesday.
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In-form Newcastle refused to be hit by the Champions League hangover on Sunday when they cruised to an impressive 8-0 victory over Sheffield United.
Eight different players got on the scoresheet as the Magpies claimed their largest-ever away win in the Premier League.