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Neymar is absent against United in the Champions League

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.