"PSG said in a statement on Wednesday that Barcola sustained severe ligament damage in Tuesday's game. He was replaced in the 59th minute, with PSG saying Wednesday Barcola will be "unavailable in the coming weeks.""
"Barcola scored PSG's opening goal in the 3-0 away win that sent the defending champion into the quarterfinals 8-2 on aggregate. The lively right winger had also scored in the first leg at Parc des Princes and has netted 12 goals this season."
"The injury could rule him out of the quarterfinals next month, where PSG faces either six-time champion Liverpool or Galatasaray. The Ligue 1 leaders travel to Nice on Saturday in their final match before the international break, while Barcola will also miss France's friendlies against Brazil and Colombia."
Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola sustained severe ligament damage to his right ankle during Tuesday's Champions League last-16 match against Chelsea. He was substituted in the 59th minute and will be unavailable for several weeks. Barcola scored PSG's opening goal in the 3-0 away victory that advanced the defending champions 8-2 on aggregate to the quarterfinals. The injury may sideline him from the upcoming quarterfinal against Liverpool or Galatasaray next month. Barcola has scored 12 goals this season and will also miss France's upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Colombia during the international break.
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