PSG Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma Ruled out of UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Opener Against Girona

Donnarumma picked up the injury during PSG's 3-1 win against Brest on Saturday that extended the club's perfect start in the French league to four matches. PSG said he will be rested for a week. In his absence, Matvey Safonov could be handed his first start.

Gianluigi Donnarumma (Photo Credit: X/@PSG_inside)

Mumbai, September 16: Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma will miss his club's opening match in the Champions League this season because of a muscular problem in his right thigh, the French league club said on Sunday. Donnarumma picked up the injury during PSG's 3-1 win against Brest on Saturday that extended the club's perfect start in the French league to four matches. Ligue 1 2024–25: Neal Maupay, Luis Henrique Score As Clinical Olympique De Marseille Defeat Unlucky OGC Nice in French League.

PSG said he will be rested for a week. In his absence, Matvey Safonov could be handed his first start. The 25-year-old Russian goalkeeper joined PSG in June until 2029. PSG host Girona on Wednesday in Europe's top club competition.

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