PSG’s Paredes out for season after surgery

Paris Saint-Germain’s Argentinian international midfielder Leandro Paredes season has been cut short after surgery to resolve a groin problem.

The French club confirmed this on Thursday.

“(Paredes) who suffered from pubalgia for several weeks, was successfully operated on today (Thursday) in Paris.

“His return to competition is expected in about two months,” the Ligue 1 leaders announced.

Paredes was injured in the first-half of Sunday’s 5-1 win over Lorient, they have a 12 point lead over Marseille in the race for the league crown.

The 27-year-old’s season has already been disrupted by problems with thigh and adductor issues.

SuperSport/Mercy Chukwudiebere