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PSG midfielder Marco Verratti out for up to 6 weeks, doubtful for Euro 2020

The Italian will be sidelined for four-to-six weeks, possibly forcing him to also miss the European Championship.

PSG's Marco Verratti, center, and PSG's Moise Kean, right, challenge Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne during the Champions League semifinal second leg soccer match between Manchester City and Paris Saint Germain at the Etihad stadium, in Manchester, Tuesday, May 4

Image Source : APPSG's Marco Verratti, center, and PSG's Moise Kean, right, challenge Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne during the Champions League semifinal second leg soccer match between Manchester City and Paris Saint Germain at the Etihad stadium, in Manchester, Tuesday, May 4

AP ParisMay 11, 2021 19:01 IST

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti will miss the rest of the season because of a right knee injury, the French club said Tuesday.

The Italian will be sidelined for four-to-six weeks, possibly forcing him to also miss the European Championship. Italy's opening match at Euro 2020 is scheduled for June 11 in Rome against Turkey.

Verratti picked up the injury during training last week and did not play in PSG's 1-1 draw with Rennes on Sunday in the French league.

With two matches remaining, PSG trails league leader Lille by three points. PSG, which has also been eliminated from the Champions League, remains in the French Cup and will take on Montpellier in the semifinals this week.