PSG star 'refuses to play' against Liverpool in huge row hours before Champions League tie

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13:48, Wed, Apr 8, 2026 Updated: 14:16, Wed, Apr 8, 2026 PSG's Fabian Ruiz celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal the Champions League semifinal, second leg soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal at the Parc des Princes in Paris, Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Learn more Decision-makers at Paris Saint-Germain are said to be displeased with Fabian Ruiz amid reports that the Spaniard is refusing to play against Liverpool on Wednesday.

L'Equipe reported that Ruiz's knee problem is starting to breed frustration within the camp.It is claimed that club officials believe the player's knee is perfectly serviceable, even though the Spain midfielder clearly does not.PSG have already confirmed that Ruiz will not play in the first leg and is not part of the squad. Luis Enrique will be hopeful of welcoming back such a pivotal figure for the return fixture at Anfield instead.L'Equipe's report that Ruiz's stance is he has no intention of training "as long as he is in pain and suffering." He is accused of withdrawing from playing "at the slightest pain," which is still ongoing.Ruiz's last appearance for PSG was on January 20, when he played in the surprise 2-1 defeat to Sporting CP.

This includes consecutive wins over fellow Premier League giants Chelsea, who they dismantled 8-2 on aggregate in the round of 16.Discussing Ruiz's condition ahead of his side's last-eight debut, Enrique said: "We have to wait for the player, there's no problem. 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."The other notable absentee for Wednesday's hosts is winger Bradley Barcola.