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Luis Enrique wary of depleted PSG

Luis Enrique will not be taking Paris Saint-Germain lightly despite the absence of four key men for Laurent Blanc's side.

Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique says Paris Saint-Germain still has the ability to hurt his side despite missing a host of key players.

The Catalan giants travel to Paris for their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg on Wednesday, but the hosts could be without up to four regular starters.

Former Barca man Zlatan Ibrahimovic is suspended, as is Marco Verratti, while David Luiz (hamstring) and Thiago Motta (thigh) are injured.

Barca has right back Dani Alves missing, also through suspension, and Luis Enrique says PSG's absentees cannot be allowed to become a distraction.