PSG's Serge Aurier ruled out of Champions League second leg at Chelsea after being ordered to train with reserves

Suspended: Serge Aurier (pictured) took part in a Periscope live video in which he insulted his teammates
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Vaishali Bhardwaj28 February 2016

Paris Saint-Germain defender Serge Aurier will miss the club's Champions League last-16 second leg at Chelsea after being forced to train with the reserves.

Aurier has not played for the French champions after PSG suspended the 23-year-old two weeks ago for making insulting remarks about coach Laurent Blanc and several of his teammates during a Periscope live session.

Aurier, who has been in fine form for PSG this season, was subsequently dropped from the PSG team that beat Chelsea in their last-16 first leg at the Parc des Princes earlier this month as the club weighed up how to react to his comments and his public apology.

Blanc admitted on Friday PSG are in a "difficult" situation with regards to Aurier, but the Ligue 1 giants feel the best option is to order the defender to train with the club's reserve side until March 21 before reintegrating him back into the first team.

The decision means the right back will definitely miss PSG's trip to London to take on Chelsea on Wednesday 9 March.

"You need to analyse the decision that has been made. He will rejoin the first team squad, but will be available for the reserves until that time," Blanc said.

"In a case such as this, a very difficult case, you have to try and make the right decision. There is also the legal side of things to be taken into account.

"That can make things more complicated. The club made its decision yesterday after discussion involving all parties. I think the most suitable decision was made."

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