The player who caused a stir at PSG.

Hours before their first leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool, PSG's internal affairs were unexpectedly disrupted due to Fabian Ruiz's condition.

Ruiz refused to play.

According to L'Equipe , the Spanish midfielder refused to play because he had not fully recovered from a knee injury. Although initially diagnosed as a minor bruise in January, Ruiz's failure to return has displeased the PSG management.

Several internal sources claim the 30-year-old is "perfectly fine" and able to play, even capable of featuring in last week's Ligue 1 match against Toulouse. However, he continues to be absent and was not registered for the match against Liverpool.

Ruiz maintained a firm stance that he would not train or play if he was still in pain. "As long as he was uncomfortable, he wouldn't go out onto the field, not even train," journalist Loic Tanzi revealed. This position caused tension within the team ahead of the crucial match.

Despite squad changes, PSG are considered the favorites against Liverpool thanks to their consistent form and the confidence of the reigning champions. Meanwhile, Liverpool enter the match with an unstable mindset after their heavy 0-4 defeat to Man City in the FA Cup.

And what unfolded at Parc des Princes proved that. PSG demonstrated their strength by winning 2-0. Goals from Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gave the French side a significant advantage going into the second leg, and also showed they have the resilience to overcome internal turmoil and aim to defend their European title.

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