PARIS -Luis Enrique has championed the idea of players filling multiple roles since his arrival at Paris St Germain in 2023 but their ever-growing injury list means squad flexibility has become a necessity rather than a tactical preference.

Joao Neves was the latest to fall to the injury curse on Wednesday, limping off with a thigh problem during their 4-0 Champions League win over Atalanta.

He joined Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue and Lucas Beraldo among the absentees, leaving PSG with just 19 players available.

Luis Enrique started with 19-year-old Senny Mayulu up front against the Italians on Wednesday.

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