Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar is expected to be out for up to 10 weeks with an ankle injury.
PSG, through a statement to the media, has confirmed that the Brazilian will miss the two matches against Manchester United in the Champions League.
Neymar suffered the injury in a 2-0 win over Strasbourg on 23 January.
"Paris Saint-Germain sends support and encouragement to Neymar in overcoming this injury. Courage and determination which the player has always shown," says the PSG statement.