NUNO MENDES NEWS

62 minutes in start Mendes played 62 minutes and was shown a yellow card during his first start since coming back from a hamstring injury.

Impact Mendes spent almost 11 months on the sideline with a hamstring injury and on his first start back, he was active for an hour. This is his third appearance in a row, with two bench appearances in a pair of Ligue 1 matches. Mendes will hope to continue building this role slowly moving forward.

MARCH 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still not yet ready for return Mendes (hamstring) will not be an option for Saturday's match against Nantes, as manager Luis Enrique told reporters, "It's very good news that Nuno can train with the group again....

Impact Mendes's return seems to be on the horizon at any time, as he is still not an option for Saturday after full participation in training this week. The full-back has yet to play this season, still being sidelined due to the same hamstring injury he suffered at the tail end of last season. At this point, the Portuguese player should be expected to return anytime, hopefully as soon as possible by getting on the team sheet to face Rennes next Sunday.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to play Wednesday Mendes (hamstring) will not be available versus Real Sociedad on Wednesday.

Impact After Mendes returned to first-team training there was some hope he'd make the squad against Real Sociedad, however that doesn't seem to be the case. Still, the defender could be in the mix to link up with the squad ahead of Saturday's trip to Nantes.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Full training participant Mendes (hamstring) will be a full participant in Tuesday's first-team training session.

Impact Mendes has yet to get onto the pitch for the club this season, with his last appearance coming April 30, 2023, versus FC Lorient. Given his extended layoff, the defender almost certainly will have to get some minutes off the bench before being in contention for a spot in the starting XI. If he doesn't make the bench against Real Sociedad on Wednesday, Mendes could rejoin the squad versus Nantes on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Mendes (hamstring) is working individually and occasionally with the team ahead of Saturday's clash with Lille, according to manager Luis Enrique."Nuno is getting closer to the goa...

Impact Mendes won't be back for Saturday's match but it appears that the full-back could return sooner rather than later. This long-term absence has been concerning for Mendes but the plethora of options at wing-back and left-back have made his absence more tolerable for PSG. Mendes' will need to return to full team training before any match action is possible.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in training Mendes (hamstring) has begun limited training sessions ahead of Saturday's matchup with Lille.

Impact Mendes has been ruled out for the team's Coupe de France matchup with Brest on Wednesday but appears to be trending in the right direction. Considering the defender has yet to feature this season, he should probably be expected to make an appearance or two off the bench before challenging for a spot in the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not selected Mendes (hamstring) wasn't called up for Friday's clash with Strasbourg.

Impact Mendes won't be an option for Friday's clash after not being called up. The left-back is still recovering from a serious hamstring issue that has prevented him from making an appearance this season. Mendes is getting closer to a return though, and could be back as soon as a Feb. 10 clash with Lille.

FEBRUARY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In doubt for Friday Mendes took part in the first training session with the team on Thursday before heading to individual work, holding heavy doubt of a return heading into Friday's match against Stra...

Impact Mendes was expected to return to play on Friday but seems to be a little behind in his recovery process, as he is in heavy doubt about playing after still training individually Thursday. With the newest developments, it feels pretty safe to say the defender will be absent from another match, as not being fully upgraded to team training leaves a huge gap in the rehabilitation process. If he does not play Friday, the player will then hope to return against Lille next Saturday, as he will look to make his season debut on the team sheet.

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starts individual training Mendes has been declared to have started individual training, his club announced Friday.

Impact Mendes has yet to touch the field this season, having gone down in the summer with a hamstring injury that has left him out for the past five months. He is getting closer to his return date at this point, and with the most recent development that he has started individual training, there is optimism that he could return on that Feb. 2 date he was planned for. He will still have a ways to go in his rehabilitation, but if he suffers no setbacks and all goes well, he could feature in the squad for the first time this campaign sometime in early February.

JANUARY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out four months Mendes (hamstring) is set for four months out and hamstring surgery, PSG announced.

Impact Mendes underwent further examinations Wednesday and they came back negatively as the wing-back is now set for four months on the sideline. It's an awful turn as he seemed to be nearing a return to proper first team action.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not training on Monday Mendes (hamstring) missed training on Monday ahead of Tuesday's match with Dortmund.

Impact Mendes is yet to make an appearance this season, and it seems like his return will be delayed even further after picking up an infection over the weekend. He has already been battling all season to return after picking up a serious hamstring injury at the end of last season's campaign and now has even more to deal with as he nurses a small infection. You can almost certainly rule the Portuguese defender out for the UCL group-stage match against Dortmund after picking up this knock.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited in training Mendes (hamstring) won't be available against Nice on Friday as he has yet to resume full training. Per the club's release, the defender "continues his gradual recovery with the sq...

Impact Mendes has yet to get onto the pitch this season and should probably still be considered out indefinitely at this point. Considering he started five of his six Champions League appearances for the club last season, Mendes should be in contention to claim a spot in the starting XI once given the all-clear.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Lyon Nuno Mendes (hamstring) is not in the squad to face Lyon on Sunday.

Impact The left-back resumed training on grass but is not ready to play a competitive match yet, so PSG decided not to risk him. His next chance to feature will come against Nice on Sep. 17 after the international break.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training on grass Mendes (hamstring) trained on grass Friday, PSG announced.

Impact Mendes was still in indviidual training Friday, but he was able to return to the pitch. The wing-back likely won't be fit for a return Saturday but is still holding out hope for a return during a Sept. 3 trip to Lyon before the international break.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return Mendes (hamstring) training individually on grass and will return to training within two weeks, PSG reports.

Impact Mendes is continuing his recovery from a long-term hamstring injury and is training on grass. The wing-back's earlier chance to return is an Aug. 26 clash with Lens, though it's possible he is held out until after the September international break to recover fully.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready for pre-season Mendes (hamstring) is not in the traveling squad for PSG's pre-season tour of Japan.

Impact Mendes isn't in the pre-season squad as PSG head to Japan for four matches across the country. The wing-back made 23 appearances (18 starts) before suffering a hamstring injury that brought an early end to his season. Mendes, when fit, is the top choice at left-back with major upside on both sides of the ball.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nuno Mendes ruled out for remainder of PSG's season through injury PSG confirm Nuno Mendes will not return from injury this season.

MAY 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Out for season with injury Mendes (hamstring) will miss the remainder of the campaign with the hamstring injury he suffered against Lorient last weekend, PSG announced Wednesday.

Impact Mendes' season is over after tearing a hamstring muscle in the loss to Lorient on Sunday, with Juan Bernat set to take over at left wing-back and El Chadaille Bitshiabu another option in the position if necessary. Mendes tallied two goals and five assists in 29 appearances (23 starts) across Ligue 1 and the Champions League, a significant increase in attacking production from 2021/22 (zero goals and one assist), and he doesn't turn 21 years old until the summer.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Troyes match Mendes has been diagnosed with a muscle injury and will be spared for Sunday's match versus Troyes, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Mendes was just returning from a different problem but only lasted about half an hour on the pitch before leaving with his latest issue. Further tests Tuesday should confirm the full extent and he could be out for even more time but with him dealing with multiple issues since the World Cup this weekend is a slam dunk rest for him even if it's nothing serious overall. Juan Bernat should keep starting at left-back.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limps off injured in return Mendes (muscle) played 33 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Lorient but limped off the pitch in stoppage time with a suspected injury.

Impact Mendes wasn't officially substituted off as PSG were already out of windows but the player left the pitch a few minutes before the end and was moving very slowly and in a severe discomfort. That was his official return from a muscle issue and he may have aggravated it.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Lorient match Mendes (muscle) was named in the 20-man squad for Sunday's match versus Lorient.

Impact Mendes is quickly back after missing one match with a minor muscle pain and should be full go here in a favorable match up versus the struggling Lorient. The full-back had two assists and a clean sheet over his past two matches and has been on fire.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Friday Mendes is dealing with a muscle pain and is ruled out for Friday's match versus Angers, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Mendes will be a huge miss for Parisians who are still chasing to secure the title but with Juan Bernat back and well healthy by now the squad will be well covered on the left flank. Mendes will be expected back very soon.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in 3-1 victory Mendes assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate), three dribbles and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Lens.

Impact Mendes has now dished assists in back to back matches while keeping a clean sheet as well and has been in a brilliant form also racking up six chances created, nine crosses, nine tackles and 12 fouls drawn over his past four matches.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists for shutout win Nuno Mendes assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Nice.

Impact Mendes helped PSG hold first clean sheet in last six matches and merely second in last 14 since mid-January. That was though his first major offensive contribution since November though he's also had two more goals and three assists before this one.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Messi scores and assists in PSG win; Angers finally wins

One week after being jeered by his own fans Lionel Messi scored one goal and set up the other as Paris Saint-Germain won at a wasteful Nice 2-0 to maintain its six-point lead of th...

APRIL 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS