PSG dealt last minute injury scare ahead of UEFA Champions League clash with Bayern Munich - Reports

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) were handed an injury scare ahead of their clash with Bayern Munich on Wednesday (March 8). Parisian captain Marquinhos seemed to have picked up a knock in the warm-up ahead of the UEFA Champions League last 16 clash.

According to Get French Football News, the Brazilian pulled up with an issue and headed to the dressing room, per Get French Football News. However, Marquinhos returned to the pitch, allaying fears that he could miss the vital clash with Bayern.

He has been named as a starter by Christophe Galtier and will captain the side despite his injury scare. Nordi Mukiele joined the members of the starting XI for their warm-up while Marquinhos dealt with his issue. The French defender will start on the bench.

PSG have headed to the Allianz Arena to face an in-form Bayern side. They need to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg.

Former Parisian attacker Kingsley Coman grabbed the only goal of the game in the first leg at the Parc des Princes. It will be up to Marquinhos, Danilo Pereira and Sergio Ramos to keep the likes of Coman, Eric Choupo-Moting and Jamal Musiala at bay.

Marquinhos could have followed his compatriot Neymar onto PSG's injury list. The Brazilian attacker has been ruled out for the rest of the season and is set to undergo surgery on his ankle.

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Galtier claims that Neymar's injury may be silver lining for PSG

Neymar will miss the rest of the campaign.

Neymar's injury is a massive blow for PSG, as he has been in scintillating form this season. The Brazilian has scored 18 goals and provided 17 assists in 29 games across competitions.

Galtier is trying to take the positives out of the setback. He suggested that his side are more balanced without Neymar. He acknowledged the debate over how much of an impact the Brazilian's absence will have on his team. He said (via GOAL):

"I see there has been a debate around this. It's a loss, clearly. Is the team more balanced? Yes."

However, the French coach admitted that there are more chances for his team to score with the attacker in the side:

"Is it better like this? I will say that having him is better to score goals."

Galtier has used a five-man midfield with Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi in attack against Bayern at the Allianz Arena. He will hope that his side can quickly get a vital goal to equalise the tie on aggregate.