Paris Saint-Germain shot-stopper, Gianluigi Buffon, feels his side could struggle without talisman Neymar when they make the trip to Manchester United
Neymar will miss the tie with a foot injury, and the Ligue 1 club could also be without Edinson Cavani after he limped off the field in Sunday's 1-0 win over Bordeaux.
Neymar’s absence against Man U big problem – Buffon https://t.co/7JkxJzq1hc pic.twitter.com/ZZymzozilw
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With only Kylian Mbappe fit to feature, Buffon is concerned his side might not have enough firepower to beat Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's in-form Manchester United.
"I think this is a problem for us," Buffon told CNN Sport, as quoted by Daily Mail.
"I'm not sure if it's a big problem or a little one. I hope it's only a small problem and that we nevertheless as a team thrive without him.
"Particularly because in the last two or three months he's been in excellent condition – both physically and mentally – and he would have been of enormous help.
Solskjaer on PSG, “It’s been fantastic to see their progress in the last years. I played against them for Molde in 95 and the transition has been amazing. Buffon and Silva have been two of the best players in the world. They have Mbappe and Neymar.”
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"And this would be the best present we could give to him. I'm sure he would return the favour by playing in those two matches," he concluded.