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Pochettino: "What happened to Ángel and Marquinhos has affected us all"

It was reported on Monday that Di Maria and Marquinhos were robbed during Sunday's 2-1 defeat by Nantes, with members of their families being held hostage during the events.

Coach of PSG Mauricio Pochettino answers to the media during the post-match press conference following the French championship Ligue 1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Nantes on March 14, 2021 at Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France
Coach of PSG Mauricio Pochettino answers to the media during the post-match press conference following the French championship Ligue 1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Nantes on March 14, 2021 at Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France AFP7 vía Europa Press

Paris St Germain will once again be without Neymar when they face Lille in the French Cup last-16 on Wednesday but manager Mauricio Pochettino hopes to have Angel Di Maria and Marquinhos available after their homes were robbed last weekend.

French sports daily L'Equipe reported on Monday that Di Maria and Marquinhos were robbed during Sunday's 2-1 defeat by Nantes, with members of their families being held hostage during the events.

In a statement obtained from PSG by Reuters, Marquinhos said his parents' home had been robbed during the match while his family was on the premises.

"Angel is fine, Marqui is fine too," Pochettino said. "But above all the families are doing well, given the stress that these situations cause.