NORDI MUKIELE NEWS

Should be available for UCL match Mukiele (achilles) was called up by PSG for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Bayern Munich.

Impact Mukiele suffered an achilles tendon injury in the second half of Saturday's victory against Nantes, but he's been deemed fit enough to make the squad for Wednesday's UCL Round of 16 return fixture versus Bayern. With Achraf Hakimi (hamstring) also coming off an injury, Timothee Pembele might be called in to start the game at right-back.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Saturday with injury Mukiele has suffered an achilles tendon issue in Saturday's 4-2 win over Nantes, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Mukiele just returned from a calf problem and is now out again with a different issue. He tried to continue initially but had to eventually surrender his spot on the pitch. The initial forecast is positive since he was stepped on and it seemed like it's more of a knock or a bruising rather than a serious injury but further tests would have to confirm that though.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Mukiele (calf) is in the lineup for Saturday's clash against Nantes.

Impact Mukiele passed his fitness test and will start Saturday after picking up a calf injury earlier in the week. He has already missed six matches prior with a hamstring issue, but with Achraf Hakimi dealing with legal issues, Neymar and Renato Saches injured, and Marco Veratti serving suspension, it leaves room for the midfielder to get some minutes on the pitch for the team.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Faces late fitness test Saturday Mukiele was named in the 20-man squad for Saturday's match versus Nantes but will be facing late fitness test due to a calf problem.

Impact Mukiele trained individually Friday and mostly jogging due to his issue and while he'll make the trip this will surely put his starting role under threat. Achraf Hakimi is also out which could see Timothee Pembele get the nod on the right flank.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Holds clean sheet for win in return Mukiele recorded two crosses (zero accurate), three tackles (two won) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 victory against Marseille.

Impact Mukiele and the PSG back line finally held their own for first clean sheet in last eight matches as the team had allowed seven goals over his previous three matches alone. That was his first appearance since mid-January but with Achraf Hakimi and now Presnel Kimpembe both out he could see heavy minutes right away.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Le Classique Mukiele (hamstring) is in PSG's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Marseille.

Impact Mukiele is available for the first time in more than a month Sunday after recovering from a hamstring injury he suffered in mid-January, and he's slotting straight back into the XI at right wing-back due to the absence of Achraf Hakimi (hamstring).

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could feature Sunday Mukiele (hamstring) was named in the 20-man squad for Sunday's match versus Marseille.

Impact Mukiele is finally back in the fold but after missing more than a month of action he'll surely be eased off the bench here as a precaution. Achraf Hakimi is out which should see Timothee Pembele with another start at right-back.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Closer to return Mukiele (hamstring) is getting closer to a return to the squad but is doubtful for Sunday's trip to Marseille. Manager Christophe Galtier said Thursday "Nordi Mukiele very close to...

Impact Mukiele has been sidelined since January with a knee injury but is inching closer to a return to the lineup. He has been an important utility player for the team, totaling three assists, 15 crosses (two accurate) and 27 tackles (21 won) from both the midfield and defense. With Nuno Mendes and Marquinhos also dealing with injuries, the team would love to get Mukiele back on the pitch. However if he cannot recover in time, Vitinha will see some more minutes on the field.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Friday Mukiele (hamstring) continues treatment of his problem and will miss Sunday's match versus Reims, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Mukiele's absence from any sort of training likely means he'll also miss the midweek clash next week but there's still no return date confirmed. In the mean time Achraf Hakimi should keep starting on the right flank.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hamstring injury confirmed Mukiele will be evaluated this week for a hamstring injury he suffered in Sunday's loss to Rennes, PSG announced Tuesday.

Impact Mukiele had to sub out of Sunday's match just before the hour mark after picking up a hamstring injury. He will continue being evaluated over the next few days to discover the extent of the injury, but Achraf Hakimi should take back over as the starting right-back regardless of Mukiele's fitness.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves injured in Rennes clash Mukiele registered two tackles (two won) and one interception in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Rennes. He was injured and subbed out in the 56th minute.

Impact Mukiele was already having a quiet day at the office and this issue only made things worse. The full extent of his issue remains unclear. He'll have a couple of weeks to shake it off before the next league game though even if fully fit Achraf Hakimi will likely get the nod on the right flank.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records brace of assists in win Mukiele took two shots (one on target) and assisted two goals in Wednesday's 2-0 victory against Angers. He also made an interception and won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Mukiele set up goals for Hugo Ekitike and Lionel Messi as his side breezed past Angers on Wednesday, his first assists since Oct. 1. He has now started in each of PSG's last four Ligue 1 matches, twice at right-back, once at right wing-back and once alongside Sergio Ramos in central defense just before the World Cup.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Messi scores in 1st game after World Cup as PSG wins

Lionel Messi scored in his first game since leading Argentina to the World Cup title as French league leader Paris Saint-Germain beat Angers 2-0

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sends three crosses in 3-1 defeat Mukiele recorded three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 defeat versus Lens.

Impact Mukiele has now logged in three consecutive starts due to some injuries and absent players and has been in good form offering great production. The versatile player has mounted two shots, four chances created, six crosses, three tackles and four fouls drawn along with one clean sheet over that period.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Holds clean sheet in victory Mukiele held a clean sheet and had one shot (zero on goal), two blocked shots, three aerials won and five clearances in Sunday's 5-0 victory versus AJ Auxerre.

Impact Mukiele was terrific defensively helping at center-back in place of injured Marquinhos and earned his third clean sheet in his last four starts. He's found some decent playing time of late and does offer a solid upside in many formats.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Mukiele held a clean sheet and added two tackles (both won) and two aerials won in Friday's 3-0 win over Ajaccio.

Impact Mukiele had little work here in a central role but with back to back clean sheets and three in last four matches his floor will be very solid. With a few pieces still missing on the back line the versatile defender could keep featuring on regular basis for the time being.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots, clean sheet Mukiele kept a clean sheet and added two shots (off target), two tackles (both won), four interceptions and three aerials won in Saturday's 0-0 draw to Reims.

Impact Mukiele has now racked up an assist and a clean sheet in back to back starts and with three starts in last five matches seems to have been finally engaged in a regular rotation at right-back.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Madrid, Man City seek 3rd wins in Champions League

The Champions League continues with Chelsea one of the top teams in early trouble in the group stage heading into the first match of a double-header against AC Milan

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dishes first assist of season Mukiele tallied one assist, one shot (off target), six tackles (two won), three aerials won and four clearances in Saturday's 2-1 win over Nice.

Impact Mukiele set up the crucial winner for his first ever major offensive contribution for PSG. That was by far his best performance this season and with two starts in last three matches he may be assuming a far more prominent role now than what it was early in the campaign.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in rare start Mukiele had one chance created, one tackle won and one interception in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Maccabi Haifa.

Impact Mukiele was quiet in only his second start of the season and seems to be still struggling to get up to speed in Paris. The wing-back would likely remain in mostly a reserve role but should be able to get occasional starts with PSG likely playing two games a week for most of this season.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

PSG offloads many players but misses out on signing Skriniar

French champion Paris Saint-Germain offloaded several players on a busy last day of the transfer window but missed out on signing Inter Milan’s central defender Milan Skriniar

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fabian Ruiz joins PSG on 5-year deal from Napoli

Spain midfielder Fabian Ruiz has joined Paris Saint-Germain on a five-year deal from Napoli

AUGUST 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Learning from past failures, PSG decides to look local

Paris Saint-Germain is known for splashing the cash on superstars in its unsuccessful attempt so far to win the Champions League

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nordi Mukiele joins PSG from Leipzig on 5-year deal PARIS (AP) — Leipzig defender Nordi Mukiele has signed a five-year deal with Paris Saint-Germain, the French champion said Tuesday. Financial terms were not disclosed. The 24-year-...

JULY 26, 2022 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

Nordi Mukiele joins PSG from Leipzig on 5-year deal

Leipzig defender Nordi Mukiele has signed a five-year deal with Paris Saint-Germain

JULY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS