PSG drama before Liverpool game as star 'completely fine' but refusing to play

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The player is insistent that he can't play through the injury, but club officials believe it's "completely fine," according to the outlet.Ruiz has been a crucial player for PSG, often lining up alongside Vitinha in the middle of the pitch. He played a total of 61 times in the club's treble-winning campaign last term.So far this season, the Spaniard has played 24 times but hasn't been seen since January for either club or country.Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique(Image: (FRANCK FIFE / AFP via Getty Images))"We have to wait for the player, there’s no problem," Luis Enrique said during a pre-match press conference."We’re trying to get the players back as soon as possible.

He’s made a lot of progress, and we’re happy because he seems to be on the right track, but he still needs to do a little more."PSG will also be without Bradley Barcola against Liverpool. The French forward has returned to training but won't be involved; he could be in contention for the return leg next week at Anfield.Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.

Learn moreFrom $100LFC.comSee the dealLiverpool's home and away strips for the 2025/26 season are the first in their new partnership with adidas.Fans can order jerseys in the US at Fanatics.com or via the LFC Online Store in both the US and across the world."It doesn't matter who the favorites are, because in this type of match, it's impossible to have a favorite," Enrique said when pressed on who he views as most likely to progress."I don't believe we are [favorites]. Last year, everyone said it was Liverpool and we qualified.