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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.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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.

5 DAYS AGO • BEINSPORTS.COM

Qatari owner of Paris Saint-Germain to take over Belgian club Eupen

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

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Chevalier - Unlikely against Athletic Chevalier (ankle) is still dealing with pain and is unlikely going to recover before Wednesday's Champions League clash against Athletic Club, according to Le Parisien.

Impact Chevalier is still dealing with pain from the ankle injury he suffered against Monaco following a bad tackle from Lamine Camara. The goalkeeper is unlikely going to recover in time for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Athletic Club, meaning Matvey Safonov will likely have a new chance in goal after his decent outing against Rennes.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ousmane Dembele - Impact off the bench with assist Dembele assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 5-0 victory against Rennes.

Impact Dembele began on the bench for the third straight match following his return from a calf injury and came on in the 64th minute to set up Goncalo Ramos for a goal Saturday against Rennes. The Frenchman remains an important part of coach Luis Enrique's plans and will regain his starting role once he is back to full fitness. He has tallied three goals and two assists in 11 matches across all competitions this season.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Goncalo Ramos - Scores off the bench Goncalo Ramos scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 5-0 victory over Rennes.

Impact Ramos came on in the 71st minute and played the role of super-sub perfectly, scoring from outside the box off an Ousmane Dembele assist to seal his team's victory over Rennes on Saturday. The Portuguese forward continues to serve as a super-sub, having started on the bench 12 times in 19 appearances across all competitions this season, during which he has scored five goals.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Senny Mayulu - Records one goal and one assist Mayulu scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Saturday's 5-0 win against Rennes.

Impact Mayulu delivered his best performance of the season during his team's convincing victory over Rennes on Saturday, playing in his preferred midfield role and remaining an important player for coach Luis Enrique thanks to his versatility across multiple positions. Mayulu first expertly finished a cross from Joao Neves to help his team extend the lead, then capitalized on high pressing to recover the ball and set up teammate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to seal the win. Defensively, the midfielder made an impact with three tackles and three interceptions, marking a season high, and has tallied three goals and two assists in 16 appearances across all competitions this season.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Quentin Ndjantou - Provides assist off bench Ndjantou assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-0 win over Rennes.

Impact Ndjantou came off the bench in the 80th minute and provided an assist for Ibrahim Mbaye in Saturday's victory over Rennes. The Frenchman, who has been thrown into the deep end this season, is making the most of his regular minutes to showcase his skills and gain experience. He has recorded two assists in 12 appearances across all competitions this season.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahim Mbaye - Super substitute appearance Mbaye scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 5-0 victory versus Rennes.

Impact Mbaye started on the bench and came on in the 80th minute, scoring his first goal of the season, which was also his first goal at the Parc des Princes, on Saturday against Rennes with a superb 25-meter strike that found the top corner. Despite the many injuries in the attacking line and strong competition for his position, he remains a substitute, as shown by his seven starts in 16 appearances across all competitions this season, but he makes the most of every minute coach Luis Enrique gives him to showcase his talent.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - Brillant brace in victory Kvaratskhelia scored two goals to go with four shots (three on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 5-0 win versus Rennes.

Impact Kvaratskhelia delivered an outstanding performance on Saturday against Rennes, scoring two goals including a brilliant opener, remaining unstoppable with his dribbling skills and game intelligence inside the final 30 yards to trouble the opposition defense, and nearly adding to his tally with four shots and three chances created. The Georgian, who had only scored one goal from 26 shots in Ligue 1 this season before this match, had been struggling with his finishing, but this performance should do wonders for his confidence. He now has five goals and five assists in 17 appearances across all competitions.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Hernandez - Provided one assist against Rennes Hernandez (suspension) assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 5-0 victory versus Rennes.

Impact Hernandez took advantage of Nuno Mendes' absence due to a thigh injury to start his second consecutive match against Rennes on Saturday, helping his team open the scoring by providing his first assist of the season to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and matching his season-high with two chances created. The left-back, who has only two assists since arriving in 2023, remains a backup option when the full squad is available, so decisive contributions like this are unlikely to be frequent.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Matvey Safonov - Secures clean sheet Safonov recorded two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 5-0 win against Rennes.

Impact Safonov couldn't have asked for a better season debut, securing a clean sheet against Rennes on Saturday and playing a key role in the result with two saves, including a brilliant stop that led to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opener on the ensuing counter. The Russian goalkeeper took advantage of Lucas Chevalier's absence due to an ankle injury to show he is capable of pushing for increased competition at the position, though Lucas Chevalier remains coach Luis Enrique's first-choice option for now.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Paris Saint-Germain 5-0 Rennes: European champions bounce back in style Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was at the double as Paris Saint-Germain returned to winning ways in Ligue 1 with a 5-0 rout of Rennes.

DECEMBER 6 • BEINSPORTS.COM

PSG Regain Control of Ligue 1 as Kvaratskhelia Shines in 5–0 Rout of Rennes PSG returned to winning form in Ligue 1 with a commanding 5–0 victory over Rennes, powered by a brilliant brace from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia,...

DECEMBER 6 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Thauvin shines as Lens keeps top spot in France with win at Nantes, PSG thrashes Rennes

Lens stayed atop Ligue 1 after Florian Thauvin scored in a 2-1 win at Nantes on Saturday

DECEMBER 6 • Associated Press