Champions League injury latest as key PSG vs Liverpool player out despite training return

Champions League injury latest as key PSG vs Liverpool player out despite training returnBradley Barcola is due to miss the Champions League quarter-final first leg between Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool, after spraining his ankle against ChelseaCommentsSportMatthew Abbott Sports Writer17:46, 07 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesArne Slot and Luis Enrique both have injuries impacting their team selection(Image: Liverpool FC, Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Paris Saint-Germain look set to be without Bradley Barcola for at least the opening leg of their Champions League quarter-final showdown with Liverpool. The winger twisted his right ankle during their last-16 second-leg clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.‌Barcola, 23, hobbled off just before the hour mark after netting their second goal in the emphatic 3-0 victory. It was his second strike across the two fixtures.‌He also broke the deadlock in Paris a week prior, inside the opening 10 minutes. The French international had found the net in four successive matches before being forced onto the sidelines injured.‌READ MORE: Arne Slot's future at Liverpool has Micah Richards and Alan Shearer in disagreementREAD MORE: Steven Gerrard’s ‘alarming’ Liverpool accusation as big transfer prediction madeNow, following two missed league outings for PSG, Barcola has returned to training. However, RMC Sport report that Barcola will not feature in the first leg against Liverpool.Luis Enrique has since commented: "It's up to him to say when he's ready." The PSG boss elaborated: "He's lacking a little bit of confidence, and we're looking for the best conditions for the players."Enrique also effectively ruled out Fabian Ruiz, stating: "We have to wait for the player; there's no problem. We're trying to get the players back as soon as possible. We're still focused on giving the player confidence."‌View 2 ImagesBradley Barcola is back in training, but the first leg seeming...