While PSG is preparing to face FC Barcelona in the Champions League, the Parisian infirmary remains at the center of all attention. After the victory (2-0) against Auxerre on Saturday evening, Luis Enrique had to deal with an avalanche of injuries which affects his workforce, nearly seven players being uncertain for the shock against the Catalan club. Again yesterday, Vitinha and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia had to leave the meeting prematurely, while Marquinhos, Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, Joao Neves and Fabian Ruiz remain under medical supervision. To preserve his executives and limit the risks, the Spanish coach had already taken care to align an eleven lightened at the Parc des Princes on Saturday evening, leaving in particular on the bench Achraf Hakimi, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes and Bradley Barcola. Indeed, Luis Enrique keeps trying to find solutions in the face of a situation that could weaken his tactical plans a few days before a crucial meeting.
Vitinha's premature release in the 36th minute was one of the most monitored moments by the Parisian medical staff. According to Luis Enrique, the Portuguese felt “some problems”, and although the exact gravity is not yet confirmed, the choice to replace it aimed to preserve its Portuguese environment, very solicited in recent weeks: “I can't tell you anything. We have to wait for the results of tomorrow. But it's normal. You have to stay quiet, we try to overcome this with the strength of the team and supporters âentrusted the Spanish coach at the microphone of Ligue 1+. The club remains optimistic about its availability for Wednesday, but a more specific point will be established on Monday, after a full day of rest and medical follow -up. This prudence reflects a clear desire not to precipitate the return of key players, especially in the context of a loaded calendar and the capital importance of the match against Barcelona.
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Nevertheless, PSG does not only have a smile this Sunday evening. Indeed, Kvaratskhelia remains a large question mark. Affected at the back of the left thigh and replaced at the break by Bradley Barcola, the Georgian could miss the confrontation against the Catalans if his recovery process does not take place as planned. According to information from Parisianthe time trial started, but PSG keeps hope based on the ability of Kvaratskhelia to quickly find its level, as it had demonstrated against Atalanta ten days earlier. At the same time, Ruiz and Neves will carry out tests this week to determine if they can integrate the group, even if their playing time could be limited, while DĂ©sirĂ© DouĂ©, in rehabilitation from his injury with the French team, will indeed miss the trip to Barcelona, ââjust like Marquinhos and Ousmane DembĂ©lĂ©. The latter will also continue his rehabilitation to Qatar.
Faced with this delicate situation, Luis Enrique will have to be ingenuity to recompose his attack. In the event of a kvaratskhelia package, Bradley Barcola seems intended for a holder's place, while Senny Mayulu could occupy the tip to the detriment of Gonçalo Ramos, in great difficulty in recent days. Kang-in Lee also remains an option, as well as an offensive repositioning of Nuno Mendes or Achraf Hakimi to exploit their percussion qualities, specifies The Parisian. Three days before this golden European poster that everyone is waiting for, the PSG medical staff continues to follow each player closely, aware that the decisions of the next few days will be decisive for the team's ability to compete with FC Barcelona, ââalso plagued by certain large packages in his group.
