Third most playing time among PSG outfield players this season (1,585 minutes, behind Vitinha and Zaire-Emery), Pacho could benefit from an extended vacation for Christmas. As explained The ParisianLuis Enrique should leave the Ecuadorian defender to rest for the 32nd final of the Coupe de France against the amateur club Vendée Fontenay Foot, resident of National 3, this Saturday.
The Spanish coach has gotten into the habit of offering more rest periods to his players when the schedule allows since his arrival. Last summer, he had already released Pacho following his red card received during the quarter-final of the Club World Cup won against Bayern Munich (2-0). The Parisian adds that Marquinhos could also breathe this weekend. The staff does not intend to take any risks and carefully manages the Brazilian’s playing time after his recent hip injury.
