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'We are optimistic with Mbappe' - Herrera believes injured PSG superstar can play against Atalanta in Champions League

Injured superstar Kylian Mbappe could make a miraculous recovery to play in PSG's Champions League quarter-final against Atalanta, according to team-mate Ander Herrera.

Mbappe suffered a nasty ankle sprain in last week's Coupe de France final victory over Saint-Etienne, with PSG releasing a statement saying the 21-year-old will be out for three weeks, meaning he would miss the August 12 European tie.

But despite coach Thomas Tuchel insisting Mbappe would need a 'miracle' to recover in time, Herrera believes the World Cup winner should not be ruled out yet.