Luis Enrique will still have to tinker. While Paris Saint-Germain faces Auxerre this Friday evening in Ligue 1, three days after its defeat at Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League (2-1), the Spanish coach will be deprived of several starters. Affected in the left knee, Fabián Ruiz is notably absent, as is Nuno Mendes, tired.
On the sidelines for several matches, João Neves, Kang-in Lee, Matvey Safonov and Quentin Ndjantou are still unavailable. The top three are, however, in the recovery phase and could apply for a place in the group in the coming weeks.
Back after his African Cup of Nations final, Achraf Hakimi is not traveling to Burgundy either. He should concentrate on the final match of the C1 league stage on Wednesday against Newcastle. In the winner’s camp in Rabat, Ibrahim Mbaye resumed training this Wednesday and is in the group.
“The feedback from Hakimi and Mbaye is very positive,” rejoiced Luis Enrique at a press conference this Thursday. I am very happy for Mbaye. He has experience because he has played a lot this season. In terms of maturity, this competition was important for him. He showed that he had the level. It’s good news to see them again. »
