The information first came from an Argentine media, TyC Sports, before being confirmed by the Italian club. Leandro Paredes will sit out the final Champions League group game between Juventus Turin and his former club Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, November 2. The reason ? A hamstring injury to his left leg was revealed by medicals after the Argentine midfielder suffered discomfort.
Came into play against Empoli in Juve’s last match on Friday, Leandro Paredes will be out for a fortnight according to the Old Lady. On the other hand, his participation in the World Cup in Qatar (November 20 – December 18) with the Albiceleste is not in question, according to TyC Sports.
This season, the former Parisian has taken part in all of Juventus’ Champions League matches. If he will therefore be absent during the reception of Paris Saint-Germain, Paredes will also miss the trip to Benfica on Tuesday. In the first leg between Bianconeri and Parisians, the latter won 2 goals to 1.