Of the five Paris FC players who left for the CAN, only Moses Simon, victorious over Algeria with Nigeria (2-0) on Saturday evening, will continue his journey. Ilan Kebbal, Samir Chergui (Algeria), Jean-Philippe Krasso (Ivory Coast) and Hamari Traoré (Mali) were eliminated in the quarter-finals and will therefore return to Paris. They will therefore be available for the crucial trip to Nantes on Sunday January 18.
But there could be a little surprise for the round of 16 of the Coupe de France this Monday at the Parc des Princes against PSG with the presence of Ilan Kebbal in the group. The Paris FC master (6 goals, 4 assists) should be back from Morocco this Sunday evening. Stéphane Gilli and his staff will take stock with him but he would, according to our information, have a good chance of being in the group, at least initially on the bench.
Saturday against Nigeria, he remained on the bench for the 4th match during this CAN. If he comes back frustrated, he is not tired. In total, he only played 11 minutes when he came on during the 3rd group match (without a stake) against Equatorial Guinea. The Algerian coach Petkovic’s lack of confidence in him is a subject that has ignited the country’s networks and media.
Obed Nkambadio holder in goals
For others, it should be too fair for PSG. Samir Chergui was injured (hamstring) during the 2nd match with Algeria but the development is positive. Hamari Traoré played the entire match for Mali against Senegal on Friday and Jean-Philippe Krasso played 20 minutes for Ivory Coast on Saturday against Egypt.
Furthermore, there will be a turnover in goalkeepers against PSG as is usual in the Coupe de France. It is Obed Nkambadio who will therefore start. Arriving Thursday evening, the first recruit of the transfer window Luca Koleosho, on loan from Burnley, will be in the group.
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