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Di Maria a doubt as Silva misses Toulouse trip

Laurent Blanc will make a late decision on Angel Di Maria's availability for Paris Saint-Germain's trip to Toulouse, but captain Thiago Silva is definitely out with a knee injury.

Di Maria drew praise from head coach Blanc for his role in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Lyon in the Coupe de la Ligue after coming off the bench.

"Di Maria received a big blow on his right foot and was unable to train [on Thursday]," Blanc said.

"We have to see how recovers."

"Thiago Silva is out," he added. "He has not recovered from his knee injury." 

There was better news on Silva's defensive partner and fellow Brazil international David Luiz, though, who had been struggling with a back complaint.

"It is a little sore, but not too serious for David Luiz with his back," Blanc continued.