NUNO MENDES NEWS

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

Impact Mendes is in the squad after all despite some doubts all week. He sustained his problem last weekend but his injury history could see him eased off the bench in this one just as a precaution which could allow Juan Bernat to start at left-back. None of the two defenders though would be a safe choice in terms of fantasy versus the prolific Marseille, especially given Parisians have failed to keep a clean sheet in seven straight matches now.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to train this week Mendes (knee) is expected to train this week and remains in doubt for Sunday's match against Marseille.

Impact Mendes was forced to exit the match Sunday after picking up a ligament problem in his knee. Injuries have hounded the midfielder this season, only allowing him to start in 15 of the 20 matches played while totaling two goals, three assists and 21 chances created in that span. Juan Bernat will likely start if Mendes doesn't meet game-day fitness.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Knee injury confirmed Mendes suffered a ligament injury in his right knee Sunday and will be re-evaluated in 48 hours, PSG have announced.

Impact Mendes picked up this injury just half an hour into PSG's eventual win against Lille on Sunday and had to be replaced by Juan Bernat. He will be questionable for next weekend's Marseille clash.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off in first half Mendes was forced off in the first half of Sunday's match against Lille due to injury.

Impact Mendes lasted just 31 minutes before succumbing to injury and being replaced by Juan Bernat. The fullback's extent of injury and status for next week's match against Marseille should be available in the buildup to the match.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Left on bench vs. Monaco Mendes was an unused substitute in Saturday's defeat against Monaco.

Impact Mendes started each of PSG's first three games of February in all competitions after returning from a muscular injury he suffered during the World Cup, but he was given a rest last weekend ahead of the Champions League Round of 16 clash against Bayern Munich on Tuesday. Mendes will be expected to start that match ahead of Juan Bernat at left-back/left wing-back.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Montpellier Mendes (leg) is in PSG's starting lineup for Wednesday's clash against Montpellier.

Impact Mendes is making his first Ligue 1 appearance Wednesday since suffering a muscle injury during the World Cup in late November. He takes over from Juan Bernat to start at left-back.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Mendes is quickly back as expected and well rested could even be a candidate for a start here in order to give Juan Bernat a brief relief. PSG however have only held one shutout in last five matches.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Reims match Mendes is dealing with a muscle discomfort and is ruled out for Sunday's match versus Reims, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Mendes returned from his previous injury last weekend but apparently is still regaining his full fitness and dealing with small muscle issues this week. His latest is not a real injury and he's been spared more as a precaution here which should see him back in league action next week. Juan Bernat should slot on the left flank yet again Sunday.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in Cup victory Mendes (thigh) has started in Monday's Cup victory.

Impact Mendes has improved his status significantly and is back in action a bit earlier than initially expected. Given he's even started here the full-back should be ready to get the nod Sunday versus Reims. The full-back had one goal, one assist and one clean sheet over his past three club matches before the injury.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out until February Mendes suffered a total muscle tear in his thigh during the World Cup against Uruguay and will be unavailable for another six weeks, per le Parisien.

Impact If the reported timeline remains accurate, Mendes could return 14 February for a Champions League clash against Bayern Munich. In any case, he's been rehabbing with his club since returning from Qatar, and Juan Bernat is the most likely replacement at left-back throughout December and January.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Paris for rehabilitation Mendes (thigh) returned to Paris to continue his rehabilitation, it was announced Friday.

Impact Mendes had a chance to stay with his national team during the World Cup but instead has gone back to his club to work on his fitness. He's now expected to be out until January at the earliest, leaving Juan Bernat as the top left-back when league matches return in late-December. Raphael Guerreiro has already taken over the same spot in the national side.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to miss two months Mendes (thigh) is expected to be out until January of 2023 but will remain with his national team during the World Cup, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Impact It became clear Wednesday that Mendes would miss the tournament and now it's looking like he will miss a few weeks of league matches as well. Juan Bernat should be able to reprise his role as the starting left-back, something he also did eight times during the first muscular injury for Mendes.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of World Cup Mendes is out for the World Cup due to a hamstring injury, according to Pedro Almeida.

Impact Mendes has been ruled out of the World Cup after re-aggravating a hamstring injury. Portugal have strong depth at left-back with Raphael Guerreiro stepping in to replace Mendes. The target now for Mendes is a return before a Dec. 28 clash against Strasbourg in Ligue 1.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could miss three weeks Mendes is suspected to have suffered a left thigh injury during Monday's 2-0 win over Uruguay that could see him miss up to three weeks, according to Record. For now, he is all but...

Impact Mendes already missed multiple weeks with the same injury during October and may be another casualty of the mid-season World Cup due to a muscular issue. Look for Raphael Guerreiro to take over at left-back until Mendes is fit again.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured Mendes (neck) was forced off after landing awkwardly on his neck during the first half of Monday's clash with Uruguay.

Impact Mendes got the start over Raphael Guerreiro, who started the opening match. Mendes was making his way back from a muscular issue, though the issue he picked up Monday was unrelated. With head and neck injuries it's clear that Mendes will immediately be a doubt for Friday's clash with South Korea.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will start against Uruguay Mendes (strain) will be in the starting XI versus Uruguay on Monday.

Impact Mendes missed the group stage opener versus Ghana due to his muscular injury but is slated to make his 2022 World Cup debut. With his injury concerns behind him, the defender should feature in the starting XI moving forward and should offer decent fantasy value given his ability to push the attack from the back line.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as doubt Mendes (strain) is considered a doubt to play in Monday's match against Uruguay, according to manager Fernando Santos via Mais Futebol.

Impact Mendes was completely absent for Thursday's win over Ghana and evidently still hasn't fully recovered. Raphael Guerreiro is likely to get another start without a fully fit Mendes.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Ghana Mendes (strain) is not in Portugal's match day squad for Thursday's clash against Ghana.

Impact Mendes is missing Thursday's game with a muscular issue despite being able to train with the team on Wednesday. Raphael Guerreiro is getting the start at left-back in his place, but he will hope to be fit by Portugal's next match against Uruguay on Monday.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Training Wednesday Mendes (strain) took part in training Wednesday and is expected to start Thursday's clash with Ghana, according to L'Equipe.

Impact Mendes took part in full team training Wednesday after becoming a doubt earlier in the week with a muscular issue. The full-back should be available for the starting XI on Thursday, playing on the opposite side of the defense from Joao Cancelo.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from training Mendes (strain) did not train Tuesday, according to Trivela.

Impact Mendes is dealing with a muscular issue and did not train during Tuesday's session. The wing-back would be a major loss for Portugal if unable to go during Thursday's World Cup opener against Ghana. Mendes has at least one more training session to try and return to some semblance of fitness.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets assist, clean sheet Mendes held a clean sheet and assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate), two tackles (one won) and one chance created in Sunday's 5-0 win versus AJ Auxerre.

Impact Mendes seem to be clicking on all cylinders again now after recently shaking off a rough injury and with one goal, one assist, one clean sheet, five crosses and nine tackles over his past three matches (two starts) he's been a fantasy beast again.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

PSG's World Cup-bound stars all unscathed as leader wins 5-0

Paris Saint-Germain’s stars came through their final game before the World Cup unscathed with France forward Kylian Mbappe opening the scoring in the unbeaten league leader’s 5-0 h...

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ronaldo to lead talented Portugal squad in Qatar World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo will enter his fifth World Cup with a Portugal squad filled with talented players but that will be missing some national team regulars

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hammers winner off bench Mendes scored on his lone shot and added two tackles (one won) in 22 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Juventus.

Impact Mendes made a brilliant run on the left flank followed by a clinical finish to notch the winning goal literally minutes after his introduction off the bench. He was out for about a month but this type of run in his second appearance off the bench after his return shows that he's likely ready for a full shift by now and could get the nod versus Lorient on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mbappé's memorable plays not enough for PSG to win group

Kylian Mbappé’s power and strength were on full display when he shook off a defender tugging desperately on his shirt to score a memorable goal in the Champions League

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS