Gianluigi Donnarumma was forced off the pitch after suffering a facial injury during Paris Saint-Germain's match against Monaco on Wednesday. The incident occurred in the 17th minute when Donnarumma was struck in the face by the cleat of Wilfried Singo.
How did Gianluigi Donnarumma get injured?
Donnarumma sustained a facial injury during the team’s 4-2 Ligue 1 victory over Monaco. The impact left Donnarumma with a cut below his right eye and a bloodied face.
The images from the scene showed the extent of the injury, which appeared to be bloodied and serious. After being treated, Donnarumma was replaced by Matvei Safonov.
When will Gianluigi Donnarumma return to play for PSG?
As of now, there is no confirmed timeline for Gianluigi Donnarumma’s return to play for Paris Saint-Germain. However, the latest update indicates that the goalkeeper will be sidelined for several days following his facial injury.
PSG’s upcoming match in the French Cup against Lens is expected to see Donnarumma absent from the lineup on Sunday. Following this, the team will enter a winter break before returning to play on January 5, 2025.
What happened after the incident?
Despite the severity of the incident, referee Francois Letexier did not issue a card to Wilfried Singo, who had already been warned earlier in the match. PSG head coach Luis Enrique refrained from criticizing the referee after the game.
Enrique said, “The refereeing decisions? I can’t do anything, I couldn’t see the action, but when you see an action like that it’s always difficult. The players don’t intend to hurt. It’s difficult to referee this kind of match, I’m not talking about the refereeing work.”
The incident has raised concerns about Donnarumma's health and his potential return to the pitch. PSG confirmed in a statement that Donnarumma had suffered facial trauma and multiple cuts.
He will undergo medical examinations and will have to rest for several days. The exact timeline for his return is still uncertain, but it is clear that Donnarumma will miss the upcoming match against Lens.
Donnarumma's injury is a significant blow to PSG, who will have to rely on other goalkeepers in his absence. The team's performance in the French Cup will be closely watched, and Donnarumma's return will be eagerly anticipated.
For now, Donnarumma will focus on his recovery and rehabilitation. His fans will be hoping for a speedy recovery, and the Italian goalkeeper will be looking to get back to his best as soon as possible.