The latest news from the Loges camp is positive for Marquinhos. Touched in the ribs after a duel with the Nantes resident Ignatius Ganago, on Saturday evening, the Parisian defender was able to take part in collective training this Monday afternoon, a light session composed of small bulls, tennis-ball and which was ended in 4 against 4. The presence of Marquinhos sent good signals before the round of 16 second leg of the Champions League against Bayern Munich on Wednesday evening (loss in the first leg 0-1).
As we wrote on Sunday, the pain that the red and blue captain could feel did not give rise to the fear of a package in the Parisian ranks. Although he was still suffering from the shock a few hours ago, the Brazilian absolutely wants to play this crucial match for the end of the season for his team. He should therefore settle in defense, associated with Sergio Ramos and Danilo Pereira, in a device with three centrals which has given satisfaction on the last outings.
The main question concerns the identity of the right side who will start on German soil. Christophe Galtier was able to count on the presence of Achraf Hakimi in training this Monday, four days after his indictment for rape. Information revealed by L’Equipe that we can confirm. On the other hand, no Nordi Mukiele. Affected in the Achilles tendon after suffering from a calf the previous days, the former defender of Leipzig remained in care. The state of form of the former Laval resident casts doubt on his ability to start the match while the Moroccan international has not started in competition since his hamstring injury in the first leg against to the Bavarians on February 14.
In midfield, Marco Verratti, suspended this weekend, will return, supported by Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz. These two will have to liaise with the Messi – Mbappé duo who alone scored 8 of Paris’ 11 goals in the last three games.
After taking up residence in the evening at the Hilton Munich Park, a comfortable establishment located 10 kilometers from the stadium, the 22 Parisian players who made the trip (including Renato Sanches, back in the group) will train a last time, this Tuesday, March 7, at the Allianz Arena, at 6:15 p.m. The opportunity to perform a final rehearsal at the scene of the match. An hour earlier, Christophe Galtier and a player are expected at a press conference.
Perhaps they will evoke Neymar, whose season is already over following a sprained right ankle which occurred during the victory against Lille (4-3), on February 19. The examinations taken by the Brazilian had revealed “ligament damage”. In its latest press release, PSG announces that it will undergo surgery in the coming days at the ASPETAR hospital, “in order to avoid a major risk of recurrence”. A period of 3 to 4 months is expected before his return to the collective session.
The probable line-up of PSG
Donnarumma – Danilo, Ramos, Marquinhos (cap.) – Hakimi (or Mukiele), Vitinha, Verratti, F. Ruiz, Mendes – Messi, Mbappé
