PSG skipper Silva sidelined for 'several weeks'

The 29-year-old was forced off 13 minutes into Monday's friendly with Napoli after attempting to back heel a pass inside his own penalty area, bringing an end to his first PSG appearance alongside new signing David Luiz.

Fears of serious injury were raised when, having been replaced by Marquinhos, the Brazil international was seen hobbling to the dressing room with heavy strapping on his right leg.

A statement read: "The examinations carried out on Thiago Silva yesterday (ultrasound and MRI) confirmed a muscle injury to the right hamstring.

"He will be sidelined for several weeks."