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Why isn't Neymar playing against Manchester United? Foot injury explained

As Paris Saint-Germain prepare to face off against Manchester United in a massive Champions League round of 16 clash, they will be without a vital player in Neymar.

The Brazilian is set to miss both legs of the last 16 fixture and his exclusion from the squad will be a major blow for manager Thomas Tuchel in PSG's pursuit for a first-ever Champions League trophy.

The 27-year-old sustained a metatarsal injury to his right foot during a Coupe de France match in late January, and the initial diagnosis revealed that he would miss up to around 10 weeks of action.