Kylian Mbappe injury update: PSG star set to miss UCL Atalanta clash due to ankle injury

In a major set back to Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) Champions League campaign, striker Kylian Mbappe is set to miss out on quarter-final clash in August. France international was subbed off in French cup final against St-Etienne due to an ankle injury and is set to stay on sidelines for next three weeks.

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Kylian Mbappe return after three weeks? 

PSG released Kylian Mbappe injury update, confirming his unavailability for next three weeks. statement said, "As anunced after final of Coupe de France against Saint-Etienne, Kylian Mbappe underwent furr examinations to on his injured right ankle," club said in a statement.  2018 World Cup winner was injured after a horrendous tackle from Loic Perrin in second half of game. 

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Mbappe return delayed, set to miss PSG vs Atalanta clash 

Mbappe underwent X-rays and scans on Friday to ascertain extent of injury. reports initially revealed that player did t suffer any ligament dam. However, furr tests suggested orwise, that will keep him out for at least next three weeks, which means that he will miss out on PSG vs Atalanta Champions League in mid-August as well as League Cup final against Lyon. " results of today's scan confirmed an ankle sprain with dam to external ligament. player is expected to be sidelined for approximately three weeks", said PSG in Kylian Mbappe injury update.

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Mbappe return: French cup triumph ahead of PSG vs Atalanta 

PSG defeated St-Etienne with a narrow 1-0 scoreline. Neymar netted only goal of night in 14th minute to add ar silverware to his bag after winning Ligue 1 title mid-way amid vel coronavirus crisis. Thomas Tuchel's men have opportunity to achieve European glory, a silverware that has been out of reach for Parisians as yet. 

PSG overturned a first-leg deficit to win Round of 16 tie against Borussia Dortmund at Parc des Princes. Ligue 1 champions have advanced to quarter-final for first time since arrival of Neymar and Mbappe in 2017. PSG vs Atalanta clash is slated to be played on August 12. 

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Im courtesy: Saint-Etienne Twitter