Head coach Luis Enrique named a comprehensive traveling party for the opening fixture of the competitive season, welcoming back a wave of international players following their summer breaks.
Full Squad Assembled for Salzburg Showdown
Paris Saint-Germain heads into Wednesday’s fixture at full strength after several weeks of post-season rest for the squad. According to club material published ahead of the match, Luis Enrique’s selection features high-profile summer arrivals Maghnes Akliouche and Lucas Digne alongside third-choice goalkeeper Alessandro Longoni. The Spanish manager also incorporates the returning French internationals Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, Lucas Hernandez, Warren Zaïre-Emery, and Bradley Barcola, despite recent media speculation linking Barcola with a potential move to Liverpool.
Defensive Boost and Youth Inclusions
The defensive unit receives a significant boost with the return of Achraf Hakimi, who missed the club’s final pre-season fixtures, alongside established leaders and newcomers. According to squad lists published by the club, the defensive group features Hakimi alongside Marquinhos, Illia Zabarnyi, Lucas Digne, Lucas Hernandez, Nuno Mendes, and Willian Pacho. In addition to the senior core, young talents Quentin Ndjantou, Ibrahim Mbaye, and Dro Fernández made the travel roster. However, Luis Enrique elected to leave behind several young academy players who participated in pre-season friendlies against Mallorca and Manchester United, omitting prospects such as David Boly from the trip to Austria.
Complete PSG Squad List
The traveling party spans every position group for the European fixture:
- Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Illia Zabarnyi, Lucas Digne, Lucas Hernandez, Nuno Mendes, Willian Pacho
- Midfielders: Fabián Ruiz, Vitinha, Senny Mayulu, Warren Zaïre-Emery, João Neves, Dro Fernández, Lucas Beraldo
- Forwards: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembélé, Maghnes Akliouche, Désiré Doué, Bradley Barcola, Quentin Ndjantou, Ibrahim Mbaye
