PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma suffers serious facial injury against Monaco - with '10 staples required for cuts after studs up challenge'
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Paris Saint-Germain star Gianluigi Donnarumma suffered a serious facial injury after being struck by the studs of a Monaco player in their Ligue 1 clash. The Italian goalkeeper had saved an effort from Wilfried Singo in the first half of the match at the Stade Louis II.
![[The Monaco star avoided a second yellow card after Donnarumma was struck by his studs]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/18/22/93293889-14207689-image-a-60_1734561434116.jpg)
Donnarumma was struck in the face by the boot of Singo after making the save, suffering multiple cuts to his face. The 25-year-old required medical attention following the collision, but was ultimately forced off in the 22nd minute to be replaced by Matvei Safonov.
![[Donnaruma required treatment on the pitch following the challenge in the first half]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/18/22/93293895-14207689-image-a-61_1734561444439.jpg)
Donnarumma walked off the pitch after being treated by PSG's medical staff. 'Sending our best wishes to Gigio, who suffered a serious facial injury and had to leave the match in the first half,' PSG wrote on social media. Gianluigi Donnarumma suffered serious facial injuries following a challenge by Wilfried Singo.
![[The goalkeeper was forced off after 22 minutes and needed 10 staples following the injuries]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/18/22/93293891-14207689-image-a-62_1734561451656.jpg)
The Monaco star avoided a second yellow card after Donnarumma was struck by his studs. Le visage marqué de Gigio Donnarumma. 😨📸 @ArthurPerrot @RMCsport pic.twitter.com/p8RlyYbx2z. Singo avoided punishment for the challenge from referee Francois Letexier for his challenge on Donnaruma.
The Monaco defender escaped a second yellow card having already been booked in the 14th minute for a foul on Desire Doue. French outlet RMC Sport shared images of Donnaruma's face after receiving treatment for his injuries. The goalkeeper reportedly required 10 staples following the cuts on his right cheek.
