Gianluigi Buffon says Neymar's absence could be a 'big problem' for PSG in UCL

Paris Saint-Germain face Manchester United tonight oin the first leg of the last-16 tie in the Champions League. PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon fears PSG playmaker - Neymar's absence could be a "big problem" to them. Neymar sustained a metatarsal injury late last month and is only expected to return in April.

In an exclusive interview with CNN ahead of their first leg match at Old Trafford, Buffon told CNN, "I think this is a problem for us."

"I'm not sure if it's a big problem or a little one. I hope it's only a small problem and that we are nevertheless a team that can thrive without him, it would give us great strength and confidence.

"But I must say that without a player of Ney's caliber, it's going to be heavy going, particularly because in the last two or three months he's in excellent condition both physically and mentally and would have been of enormous help.

"But nevertheless we have to do our best in order not to have any regrets and play the quarterfinals and semifinals with Ney back.

"This would be the best present we could give to him, and I'm sure he would return the favor by playing in those two matches."

Edinson Cavani and Thomas Meunier have been ruled out of the first leg as well. PSG will struggle without Neymar and Cavani, as they have scored 42 goals between them in all competitions this season. French wonderkid Kylian Mbappe will have to shoulder the responsibility in Neymar and Cavani's absence, with support from players like Angel Di Maria and Julian Draxler.

Kylian Mbappé has scored 43 goals for PSG; 15 have been assisted by Neymar or Edinson Cavani.

Kylian Mbappé has provided 28 assists for PSG; 19 have been for Neymar or Edinson Cavani.

Neither of them will be alongside him at Old Trafford. 😳 pic.twitter.com/Uh7Uv3MPNO
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) February 11, 2019

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