PSG attacking midfielder Angel Di Maria is set to miss the crucial Champions League clash against Arsenal after manager Unai Emery confirmed the Argentine is a big doubt for the game, withthe EveningStandardreporting.
Di Mariawas brought off as aprecaution during the Ligue 1 side's 2-0 win over Nantes on Saturday and now looks set to miss this massive game at the Emirates.
The former Manchester United man trained with his teammates at the Emirates ahead of their game and now faces a late testto prove his fitness. PSG boss bossEmery claims:
With regards to Di Maria he is going to training and he's doubtful, he wants to play and if he doesn't experience any pain in his foot then he is going to play. However if it's a big risk then afterwards we need to talk to the physio, the doctor and the player himself.�
The midfielder could be oneof many to miss the clash; fellow Argentine Javier Pastore and Adrian Rabiot haven't travelled to England and goalkeeper Alphonse Areola will face a late fitness test.
Rabiot & Pastore both out. Aurier banned from entering the U.K. & angel Di maria is a major doubt ahead of the game vs Arsenal
Despite all the injuries, Emery is confident his team has the quality to overcome the Gunners. Kevin Trapp has been back-up to Areola this season, but the manager said he has faith in the goalkeeper:
But Kevin Trapp has played matches, he has played well. The team have confidence in him. He went out of the team with an injury but the decision is easy for me because I have faith in both goalkeepers.�