PSG suspends Aurier for CL match

PSG have subsequent to issued an announcement to affirm they have temporarily suspended the previous Toulouse man and who exclude him in the squad to confront Guus Hiddink’s side in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 tie.

PARIS, FRANCE – NOVEMBER 9: Serge Aurier of PSG looks on during the French Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Olympique de Marseille OM at Parc des Princes stadium on November 9, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)

The Ivory Coast center back presented a video reacting on inquiries from supporters in which he seemed to make dubious remarks about head mentor Laurent Blanc and certain PSG fellow team members, including Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Club writes in their statement:

This Sunday, the club became aware of a video posted on a social network in which Serge Aurier answered questions asked by people on the website, a video published on internet and all media since last night. This video, shot in a private setting, contains some comments clearly unacceptable from a player of Paris Saint-Germain, about some team-mates and especially the head coach Laurent Blanc.

Following a discussion with Mr. Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the club decided to open towards the player a disciplinary procedure with a provisional immediate suspension. Serge Aurier will not be included in the group that will face Chelsea on Tuesday in the Champions League.

Paris Saint-Germain wishes to express its full support to the head coach, Laurent Blanc, and players who rightly feel offended by remarks contrary to all the values of the club.”