PSG, a return and an uncertainty for the Champions Trophy

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By: Manu Tournoux

PSG-Metz live: Six absent from Paris!

Good news for Luis Enrique, who will be able to count on the return of Ousmane Dembélé against Toulouse, Wednesday evening during the Champions Trophy.

PSG wasted no time. The transfer window had barely officially opened on Monday 1er January, that the capital club announced the signing of young Brazilian defender Lucas Beraldo (20 years old), recruited for 20 million euros from Sao Paulo and contracted until 2028. Good news never comes alone , Parisian supporters also learned of the return to the group of Ousmane Dembélé.

While he was spared during the victory against Metz (3-1) on December 20, due to hamstring pain, the French international winger resumed training normally with his teammates, says the newspaper The Team. There is therefore a good chance that Luis Enrique, the coach of the Rouge et Bleu, will call on him for the Champions Trophy against Toulouse, Wednesday evening at the Parc des Princes.

Still hope for Hakimi?

The PSG eleven for this meeting, which was initially to be organized in Thailand, is therefore taking shape precisely. The only real unknown concerns Achraf Hakimi. If the Catalan technician hopes to be able to line it up against the TFC, the Moroccan selection does not hear it that way because the Atlas Lions have an appointment this Tuesday to begin their preparation for the African Cup of Nations (from January 13 to February 11 in Ivory Coast).

According to the latest news, discussions are still underway between the semi-finalists of the 2022 World Cup and the Ile-de-France leaders, who wish to release the right back just after the Champions Trophy. But his coach, Walid Regragui, is obviously counting on him to join the team as quickly as possible, which will face Gambia on Sunday in Rabat before flying to Ivory Coast, where they will begin their CAN 2024 against Tanzania, on January 17.

The probable composition of PSG against Toulouse, according to The Team: Donnarumma – Hakimi or Zaire-Emery, Marquinhos (cap.), Skriniar, L. Hernandez – Zaire-Emery, Ugarte, Vitinha – Lee, Mbappé, Dembélé.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.