Facing Rennes on Sunday afternoon, PSG will play without their captain. Marquinhos was hit against Nantes.
With such a large squad, Paris Saint-Germain should not suffer too much from the absence of Marquinhos, Sunday afternoon against Stade Rennais, as part of the 23rd day of Ligue 1. The central defender and captain of the leader of the ranking was hit in a calf on last weekend in Nantes (0-2). The 29-year-old was “ left to rest », indicates a PSG press release on Saturday. The Auriverde international (84 caps) carried out work in the gym while his teammates trained in the morning.
A collective session in which Nuno Mendes participated. The Portuguese left-back could apply against Rennes, he who has not played in official competition since… April 30, 2023 due to muscle injuries. On the other hand, we are unlikely to see Milan Skriniar and Presnel Kimpembe, other central defenders in Luis Enrique’s squad, playing on the pitch at the Parc des Princes on Sunday. The Slovak and the Frenchman, seriously injured, “ continue their rehabilitation exercises,” can we read in the medical press release.
Rennes in great shape in the Championship
As for Stade Rennais, this trip to the capital comes after a frustrating European episode. Thursday evening, Julien Stephan’s players beat AC Milan (3-2), insufficient to cross the Europa League play-off. “ It’s a great pride to have won against Milan. Even if it is difficult to compare the eras, it is probably the most prestigious victory in the European history of Stade Rennais. commented the Breton coach, quoted by the club’s website.
In the Championship, the Bretons remain on a series of six consecutive victories, the last ahead of Clermont (3-1). Bourigeaud, Kalimuendo, Mandanda and company occupy seventh place in the ranking, 19 points behind Paris Saint-Germain.
