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Neymar and Verratti injuries bad luck but PSG can cope, insists Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel is adamant Paris Saint-Germain can cope without injured stars Marco Verratti and Neymar, even if the Brazilian's problem has left the coach "sad".

Neymar limped out of Wednesday's 2-0 Coupe de France win over Strasbourg after appearing to twist his foot following a robust challenge from midfielder Moataz Zemzemi.

PSG issued a statement on Thursday to confirm Neymar hurt the same metatarsal he broke last February in a Ligue 1 win over Marseille.

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As such, the thoughts of fans and pundits alike swiftly turned to PSG's upcoming Champions League last-16 clash with resurgent Manchester United, as Tuchel's men travel to Old Trafford on February 12.