Paris shocked by Donnarumma injury, will referees punish offender?

Posted : 20 December 2024

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) moved closer to securing another league title with a decisive 4-2 victory over Monaco on Wednesday night. The match, against one of their primary challengers for the championship, will likely be remembered more for the horrific injury sustained by Gianluigi Donnarumma. The Italian goalkeeper collided with Wilfried Singo, who arrived late to a ball and inadvertently kicked Donnarumma in the face. The PSG goalkeeper suffered severe facial injuries and had to be substituted.

Following the match, PSG issued a statement updating Donnarumma’s condition: "Gianluigi Donnarumma will return to Paris with the team tonight after sustaining multiple facial cuts. He will undergo medical examinations tomorrow and is expected to rest for several days." The injury marked a sobering moment in an otherwise positive evening for the team.

Luis Enrique, PSG’s head coach, chose not to criticize referee François Lataxier for his decision not to issue any card to Singo. "I can't judge the refereeing decisions; I didn’t see the incident clearly," Enrique said in a post-match interview. "Players don’t intend to injure each other, and officiating games like this is always challenging. I prefer not to comment on the referees' work."

While PSG refrained from officially condemning the refereeing decision, there is speculation that the Technical Refereeing Committee (DTA) may review the incident retrospectively. The event has left a significant mark on the match and on Donnarumma, both physically and symbolically.

With this victory, PSG now heads into the Christmas break firmly at the top of the league standings with 40 points. Their lead over second-place Marseille and third-place Monaco has stretched to a commanding 10 points, solidifying their position as title favorites.

Luis Enrique expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance despite the challenges during the game. "Our objective was accomplished," he said. "It was a tough match, and while we didn’t dominate at all times, the team showed resilience and earned a result I’m very pleased with."

The focus now shifts to Donnarumma’s recovery as PSG looks to maintain their momentum after the break, ensuring their quest for another championship remains on track.

Paris shocked by Donnarumma injury, will referees punish offender?

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