PSG confirms star trio set for long layoff
Paris Saint-Germain suffered a triple injury blow, with Achraf Hakimi, Ousmane Dembele, and Nuno Mendes set to be out for weeks.
All three players suffered injuries in PSG's Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich.
Hakimi was forced off in the seventh minute of first-half stoppage time after being caught by Luis Diaz, who was sent off as a result of the tackle.
PSG revealed he has severely sprained his left ankle and will miss several weeks, with initial reports suggesting it could be as many as six.
The injury has now placed his participation at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for Morocco in doubt, with the tournament due to begin on 21 December.
Dembele was also forced off in the 25th minute of the match, suffering a calf strain.
The Ballon d'Or winner is also set to be sidelined for "the next few weeks", according to PSG, meaning he will miss France's next World Cup qualifiers.
Mendes, meanwhile, was able to finish the match against Bayern, but sprained his left knee and will also be missing for a number of weeks.
Some reports have suggested that all three players are likely to be out for the remainder of 2025, with PSG saying it will provide a further update after the international break.
Luis Enrique's side faces Lyon on Monday, before playing four more Ligue 1 matches before the winter break, as well as Champions League ties against Tottenham and Athletic Club.
