Donnarumma Injured, Bad News for PSG

Gianluigi Donnarumma (25, 4 matches in all competitions this season) will not be available for Paris Saint-Germain’s first Champions League match against Girona on Wednesday at 9 p.m.

The Italian goalkeeper, sidelined due to an injury, is forced to miss this crucial fixture for PSG.

« Following muscle discomfort in his right thigh experienced during yesterday’s match against Brest, Gianluigi Donnarumma will undergo treatment this week, » PSG announced in a statement.

This absence opens the door for Russian goalkeeper Matvey Safonov to make his official debut for the club in Donnarumma’s place.