PSG’s Donnarumma Suffers Gruesome Injury in Victory Over Monaco
In a match that was as thrilling as it was intense, Paris Saint-Germain’s goalkeeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma, found himself at the center of a dramatic incident that left fans and players alike holding their breath. During PSG’s 4-2 victory over Monaco in the Ligue 1 clash on Wednesday, Donnarumma was left bloodied after a shocking collision with an opponent’s cleat.
The incident occurred in the 17th minute at the Stade Louis II, when the Italy international was struck by the studs of Wilfried Singo. Singo, whose initial shot had been blocked, attempted to leap over the sliding Donnarumma but instead made contact with the goalkeeper’s face.
Images from the match showed a deep cut below Donnarumma’s right eye, a testament to the severity of the impact. Despite having been previously warned, Singo managed to avoid a red card, a decision that sparked debate among fans and pundits.
As Donnarumma lay on the pitch receiving medical attention, the tension in the stadium was palpable. Eventually, he was able to stand and was substituted by Matvei Safonov, leaving fans to wonder about the extent of his injuries.
Following the match, PSG released a statement saying, “Gianluigi Donnarumma will return to Paris with the team this evening after suffering a facial trauma with multiple cuts. He will undergo medical examinations tomorrow and will have to rest for several days.”
PSG manager Luis Enrique refrained from criticizing referee Francois Letexier for not issuing a card to Singo. In a post-match interview, he commented, “The refereeing decisions? I can’t do anything, I couldn’t see the action, but when you see an action like that it’s always difficult. The players don’t intend to hurt. It’s difficult to referee this kind of match, I’m not talking about the refereeing work.”
Despite the incident, the victory was a significant one for PSG, as it placed them 10 points clear at the top of the Ligue 1 table. However, the club is facing challenges in the new format of the Champions League, currently sitting outside the spots to advance with two games left to play.
Monaco, on the other hand, remained in third place, level on points with second-place Marseille, which has one match in hand. The match was rescheduled due to a conflict with the Trophée des Champions between the two clubs on January 5 in Doha, coinciding with the weekend that the French league resumes.
- PSG’s win puts them 10 points clear at the top of Ligue 1.
- Monaco remains in third place, level on points with Marseille.
- The match was rescheduled due to a scheduling conflict with the Trophée des Champions.
As the dust settles on this dramatic encounter, fans will be eagerly awaiting updates on Donnarumma’s condition, hoping for a swift recovery for the talented goalkeeper.
Originally Written by: ESPN.com
