PSG's Fabian Ruiz Out for UCL QF First Leg vs Liverpool

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz will miss the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinal against Liverpool on Wednesday at Parc des Princes, as the Spaniard continues to recover from a knee injury that has sidelined him since mid-January.

Ruiz, 30, has not played for club or country in nearly three months, with the issue initially described as a bruise on his left knee. Recent scans by PSG's medical team show no structural problems, and officials believe he is fit to return, potentially even for last weekend's Ligue 1 win over Toulouse. However, Ruiz has insisted he will not train or play while experiencing any discomfort. According to reports from French journalist Loic Tanzi, Ruiz has repeatedly stated, "as long as he is in pain and suffering, he doesn't want to play," and avoids training at the slightest hint of pain.

The situation has sparked frustration among some club officials, who view the prolonged absence as unnecessary given the clean medical results. PSG confirmed Ruiz will follow an individual training program to build toward full fitness, but he remains unavailable for the high-stakes matchup. Manager Luis Enrique addressed the matter in a prematch...