Javier Pastore subbed off with injury in 1st half of PSG vs. Montpellier
Paris Saint Germain midfielder Javier Pastore could only manage 10 minutes in his side's Ligue 1 encounter against Montpellier before limping off the field at the Stade de la Mosson with an injury.
10' Substitution for PSG: Adrien Rabiot replaces the injured Javier Pastore #MHSCPSG pic.twitter.com/o7ey9Xwfmn
— PSG English (@PSG_English) August 21, 2015
Pastore made way for midfielder Adrien Rabiot as PSG looks for three points in this league's clash. The Parisian outfit leads the table after two wins over Ajaccio and Lille.
The injury isn't yet clear but one reporter for ESPN FC says it's a problem with his calf.
Pastore off with a calf problem. #MHSCPSG
— Jonathan Johnson (@Jon_LeGossip) August 21, 2015
Rabiot immediately made his presence felt, too, getting involved in the play minutes after coming on to the field. But the absence of Pastore in the midfield changed the way the visiting side would attack Montpellier, too.
21' PSG feeling the effects of @Javi_Pastore's injury, with the forwards and midfielders struggling to link up #MHSCPSG
— PSG English (@PSG_English) August 21, 2015
Paris is already shorthanded, as Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic was unavailable for selection in this match with a knee injury.
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