After three weeks of interruption – international window requires – Ligue 1 resumes its rights this weekend. PSG, for the sixth act of the championship, hosts Le Mans at the Parc des Princes. A return match always special for Parisians strongly impacted by the truces dedicated to the national selections.
Concerned about the recovery of its players, the management of the capital club has decided to leave the elements which played the most role during this gathering to rest until the weekend. Starting with Ousmane Dembélé who took part in the four Nations League matches played by Zinédine Zidane’s French team.
Nuno Mendes also spared
If he only played 22 minutes in Belgium, then an hour on his return to the Stade de France against these same Red Devils, Monday evening, the spearhead of the double European champion may have appeared blunted or even borrowed during this international break. Also Luis Enrique decided not to take the slightest risk with his Ballon d’Or.
“ In agreement with the coach and the sports management, Ousmane Dembélé and Nuno Mendes benefit from a period of rest. They will resume training on Saturday October 10 and Sunday October 11 respectively. », It was officially announced by PSG this Thursday in a press release. The Portuguese international played 350 minutes out of a possible 360 with his selection.