PSG see Alessandro Longoni ruled out by injury as France squad trims

Paris Saint‑Germain have been told that 18‑year‑old goalkeeper Alessandro Longoni will miss the upcoming France Nations League fixtures after the Italian federation declared him unavailable for physical reasons. The 18‑year‑old, recruited by PSG a few months ago, had been with the France U19 side when the injury was announced.

Clubs always hope their internationals return injury‑free during windows. Reality often proves otherwise.

Paris Saint‑Germain share the disappointment felt by Juventus, Inter Milan and Real Madrid over Alessandro Longoni. France’s Pierre Kalulu, Marcus Thuram and Aurélien Tchouaméni are also ruled out of the two Nations League games.

Longoni has not yet earned a senior Italy call‑up, having joined PSG only months ago. He was selected for the France U19 side when the injury was reported.

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Federation cites physical problems

The Italian federation announced that the 18‑year‑old must declare himself unavailable. It cited unspecified physical problems without giving further detail.

PSG have called up Andrea Maran from Modena as his stand‑in. Longoni is expected to return to France promptly.

Within PSG’s goalkeeping pecking order he sits behind Matvey Safonov and Lucas Chevalier. Luis Enrique has summoned him only on rare occasions.

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Longoni has featured in Ligue 1 twice: a 2‑2 draw at Lille on 28 August and a 1‑0 win over Troyes last weekend. Both matches were on the second and tenth matchdays respectively.