Four days after its victory in the Champions Trophy, Paris Saint-Germain is preparing to return to competition. Opposed to Paris FC for a second Parisian derby in less than ten days, Luis Enrique’s men will try to follow up after their difficult victory against OM on Thursday in Kuwait (2-2, 4-1 tab) to reach the round of 16 of the Coupe de France.
For this meeting, scheduled for Monday from 9:10 p.m. at the Parc des Princes, the double title holders will be deprived of an additional player compared to the success against the Marseille rival: Lucas Hernandez. The 29-year-old defender is unavailable due to illness according to the medical update communicated by PSG at midday. The French international “remains rested” and should probably be ready for the Lille reception on Friday January 16 in Ligue 1.
Safonov, Lee and Ndjantou still out
Among those absent for a long time, Matvey Safonov obviously remains out after his left hand fracture suffered against Flamengo, during the Intercontinental Cup final on December 17, 2025 (1-1, 2-1 tab), just like Kang-in Lee, victim of a muscle injury to his left thigh against the Brazilians. The two men “do suitable work”, as revealed by the capital club. Finally, Quentin Ndjantou, who still suffers from a muscle problem in his right thigh, is “continuing his treatment protocol”.
For the rest, Luis Enrique will be able to count on all his strength when tackling this second Paris derby of the season, this time in the oldest French competition.
