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Pochettino plays down Navas fears after PSG keeper subbed at half-time in Strasbourg win

Mauricio Pochettino played down fears over Keylor Navas' fitness after substituting the goalkeeper at half-time in Paris Saint-Germain's win against Strasbourg.

PSG followed up their superb 3-2 victory over Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie by beating Strasbourg 4-1 at Meinau Stadium on Saturday.

The result saw Pochettino's side keep the pressure on current Ligue 1 leaders Lille, but more than a few eyebrows were raised when Navas was taken off for Sergio Rico at the interval.

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Asked to explain his decision to substitute the Costa Rican shot-stopper, Pochettino told his post-match press conference: "He came off as a precaution.