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Nuno Mendes - Full 90 in draw Mendes went the full 90 during Wednesday's scoreless draw with Athletic Club.

Impact Mendes got back in the starting XI during Wednesday's clash, and he was fit enough to play the full 90. The fact he was immediately brought back to a large role is a good sign that Mendes has no lingering concerns. He should be fully fit and ready to take back his starting job for Saturday's trip to Metz.

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Marquinhos - Suffers muscular fatigue Marquinhos (thigh) suffers from a muscular fatigue in his thigh and will remain in treatment this weekend, the club announced.

Impact Marquinhos is suffering from muscular fatigue in his thigh and won't be an option for Saturday's clash against Metz. The captain of PSG will hope to fully recover next week ahead of the intercontinental cup coming soon. Illia Zabarnyi is expected to replace him in central defense while he is sidelined.

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Ousmane Dembele - Unlikely against Metz Dembele (illness) resumed individual training and is unlikely for Saturday's clash against Metz since he remains on the injury report, the club announced.

Impact Dembele missed the trip to Bilbao in the Champions League due to illness and has only resumed individual training on Friday. The Ballon d'Or is unlikely going to be available for Saturday's clash against Metz since he remains on the injury report. That said, given the intercontinental cup game coming next week, Dembele would have seen limited playing time against the Grenats, therefore his potential absence won't impact the starting XI.

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Lucas Chevalier - Available against Metz Chevalier (calf) is back available for Saturday's clash against Metz since he doesn't feature in the injury report, the club announced.

Impact Chevalier seems to have fully recovered from the severe ankle injury he suffered against Monaco since he doesn't feature in the injury report, suggesting that he is back available for Saturday's clash against Metz. Chevalier has been the undisputed starter since the beginning of the season in goal, although the brillant performances of Matvey Safonov during his absence can create a small doubt on who will start in goal against the Grenats.

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Ligue 1 side Nantes fires Luís Castro and hires Ahmed Kantari until the end of season

Ligue 1 side Nantes has fired coach Luís Castro after just 15 games in charge

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Lens looks to maintain surprise Ligue 1 lead ahead of French powerhouse PSG

Lens won its only French league title 27 years ago

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Desire Doue - Super substitute appearance Doue generated two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Athletic.

Impact Doue started on the bench and came on in the 62nd minute against Athletic on Wednesday after missing seven straight matches with a hamstring injury, and he made an immediate impact, offering several dangerous dribbles and creating two trademark key passes. The 2025 Golden Boy winner is expected to play a key role for his team in the second half of the season, though staying healthy will be crucial, as he has featured in only eight matches.

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Bradley Barcola - Unable to make impact Barcola recorded two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Athletic.

Impact Barcola was active throughout Wednesday's match against Athletic, repeatedly trying to unsettle the defense with his dribbling, but he was turned away too often and struck the crossbar in the second half on a strong setup from Desire Doue, a moment that perfectly reflects his up-and-down season. The French winger, who has five goals in 12 Ligue 1 appearances, has yet to score in six Champions League outings this season.

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Warren Zaire-Emery - Impressive defensive display Zaire-Emery generated three shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Athletic. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 30th minute.

Impact Zaire-Emery delivered a standout performance, completely shutting down Nico Williams in Wednesday's draw against Athletic. He recorded three tackles and three clearances at the back and came close to contributing in the final third as well, ending the match with three shots and two key passes.The Frenchman, who has been filling in superbly at right-back in Achraf Hakimi's injury absence, is enjoying an excellent season after a difficult 2024, even if his role and positioning limit his ability to produce regular goal contributions.

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Fabian Ruiz - Four shots against Athletic Ruiz had four shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Athletic.

Impact Ruiz did everything he could against Athletic on Wednesday in the Champions League but was consistently denied by an in-form goalkeeper, registering a season-high four shots while adding three tackles. Despite producing just one goal and no assists over his last eight appearances since returning from a groin injury, he remains a locked-in starter under coach Luis Enrique.

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Matvey Safonov - Secures clean sheet Safonov recorded one save and secured a clean sheet in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Athletic.

Impact Safonov made his first Champions League start of the season on Wednesday against Athletic and helped his team secure a clean sheet, making one save and showing strong command in the air with a season-high four clearances. The goalkeeper has now recorded two clean sheets in two appearances across all competitions since Lucas Chevalier's injury, and while he is reliable shot-stopping and dominant on aerial balls, his distribution remains a clear weakness, an important area in coach Luis Enrique's system.

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Marquinhos - Suffers adductor pain Marquinhos was forced off at the break of Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Athletic Club in the Champions League due to pain in the adductors, according to Julien Froment from France I...

Impact Marquinhos couldn't play the second half against Athletic Club on Wednesday since he suffered pain in his adductors, and he was replaced at the break as he couldn't carry on. Illia Zabarnyi took the spot in the central defense for the Parisians and is expected to start against Metz on Saturday since Marquinhos was expected to rest for that game anyways.

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Illia Zabarnyi - On bench Wednesday Zabarnyi (illness) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Athletic.

Impact Zabaryni was supposed to be an option after his illness and is with the team for a spot on the bench. The central defenders do see regular rotation for PSG, and he is likely to remain in that role moving forward, starting in 13 of his 16 appearances this campaign.

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Nuno Mendes - Starting Wednesday Mendes (thigh) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Athletic.

Impact Mendes was likely to be an option Wednesday, and after passing some testing, the defender has been selected for the starting XI. He is their typical starter at left back, a spot he should remain in moving forward.

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Desire Doue - Option as expected Doue (hamstring) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Athletic.

Impact Doue is with the team and an option as expected Wednesday, with the attacker finding a spot on the bench after being deemed to receive limited minutes. After around a month out, the attacker should see some limited performances before starting again, although he is set for a starting role once he tests his legs and is fully fit.

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Dembele absent for PSG's trip to Athletic Club with illness Paris Saint-Germain will be without four key players for their Champions League clash with Athletic Club, including Ousmane Dembele.

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The Qatari owners of Paris Saint-Germain have agreed to take over KAS Eupen, a Belgian league club

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Desire Doue - Will be limited Wednesday Doue (hamstring) is an option for Wednesday's match against Athletic, but will be limited, according to manager Luis Enrique. "He's back. It's important for us, we'll have to manag...

Impact Doue is fit for Wednesday's match and will make his return against Athletic. However, the attacker will be limited in his return, not wanting to risk him after around a month out. That said, he is likely to appear off the bench, possibly getting onto the field at halftime.

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Dembélé and Chevalier to miss PSG's Champions League match against Athletic Bilbao

Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé and goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier will miss Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League trip to Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday

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Achraf Hakimi - Will continue rehab in Morocco Hakimi (ankle) will travel to Morocco to continue his rehabilitation and prepare the AFCON with his country, according to Fabrice Hawkins from RMC Sport.

Impact Hakimi was spotted running on grass last week and is progressing well in his recovery from his bad ankle injury suffered during the clash against Bayern in the Champions League. The right back will continue his rehabilitation in Morocco and will travel with one person from PSG's medical staff to track his evolution. The aim will be that Hakimi could join PSG after the AFCON fully fit and available for the club. Until he returns to full fitness, Warren Zaire-Emery is the main option to start on the right side of the backline for PSG.

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Lucas Hernandez - Suspended three games Hernandez will be suspended for three Champions League games following his red card for violent conduct during the clash against Tottenham, according to UEFA.

Impact Hernandez assaulted Xavi Simons during the clash against Tottenham and was sent off with a red card. The defender will now face a three match ban and therefore miss the remaining games of the league phase against Athletic Club on Wednesday, Sporting CP on Jan. 20 and Newcastle on Jan. 28. That said, the Frenchman has always been a bench option for PSG this season in the Champions League, therefore his absence won't impact the starting XI.

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Ousmane Dembele - Late call Wednesday Dembele (illness) is a late call for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Athletic Club, according to Le Parisien.

Impact Dembele wasn't training with the team on Monday due to illness and will be a late call for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Athletic Club since his presence in the match squad will depend on his sensations when waking up on Tuesday morning. Dembele was expected to start that game and his first one since his return from his calf injury, but if he had to miss the clash or start on the bench, Senny Mayulu, Goncalo Ramos or Kang-In Lee will be the available options to replace him in the frontline.

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Illia Zabarnyi - Should be available Zabarnyi (illness) should be available for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Athletic Club as he wasn't mentioned in the injury report from Le Parisien.

Impact Zabarnyi missed the game against Rennes on Saturday due to illness but should be back available for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Athletic Club since he wasn't mentionned in the injury report. The defender will however likely resume a bench role since he has almost always been a bench option in the queen competition this season.

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Nuno Mendes - Should return against Athletic Mendes (thigh) resumed team training this week and should be an option for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Athletic Club, according to Le Parisien.

Impact Mendes missed the last two games due to a thigh injury but has trained fully this week and should be an option for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Athletic Club. This is great news for Paris Saint-Germain since Lucas Hernandez is suspended for three UCL games and Lucas Beraldo (calf) still on the sidelines.

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Desire Doue - Should be back Wednesday Doue (hamstring) resumed team training since last week and should be an option for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Athletic Club, according to Le Parisien.

Impact Doue should return to the match squad for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Athletic Club after fully recovering from his hamstring injury and resuming team training since last week. The star will likely start on the bench if deemed fit for the game since the club will take no risk with him to avoid any setbacks. That said, once to full fitness, Doue is expected to resume a starting role for PSG, either in the midfield or frontline.

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