Buffon: Neymar’s Absence A Blow For PSG

Paris Saint Germain goalkeeper, Gianluigi Buffon believes the absence of Neymar is dangerous to their chances in the UCL.

The Brazil international forward suffered a foot injury in January and will miss the last 16 of the champions league.

Neymar has been in brilliant form this season, scoring 20 goals in 23 appearances in all competitions.

PSG‘s chances have suffered a blow, particularly as they prepare to face a resurgent Red Devils side.

“Every year, I always thought it could be the right year. But it is now 24 years since I am trying to win the Champions League,” Buffon told reporters on Saturday ahead of his side’s league game against Lyon on Sunday.

“But it’s very hard to do so. You have to be a bit lucky. Right now for us, it’s a special time because Ney got injured.

“For us, Ney is a very important player because he did unbelievable stuff for the team during the last three months.

“For us, it’s dangerous to not have him.”