PSG: Luis Enrique rotates and leaves certain executives to rest

PSG faces Espaly this Wednesday in the Coupe de France, with several executives rested before shocks against Lens and Manchester City.

Before a decisive series of matches, Paris Saint-Germain is preparing to face Espaly this Wednesday evening in the round of 16 of the Coupe de France. This meeting comes just before an intense sequence, with a Ligue 1 match against Lens on Saturday and a crucial clash against Manchester City in the Champions League next week. In this context, Luis Enrique decided to spare several of his usual starters to manage the accumulation of efforts and prevent the risk of injuries.

Among those absent, we note Gianluigi Donnarumma, Achraf Hakimi and Lucas Beraldo, all left to rest. In addition, Ousmane Dembélé, unwell, and Marquinhos, still recovering from adductor discomfort, will not be there. However, some good news balances out these absences: the return of Presnel Kimpembe. The central defender finally returns to the group after a long absence linked to his serious Achilles tendon injury in February 2023.

This match against a lower division team represents an ideal opportunity for the Spanish technician to give playing time to players who are less in demand, while allowing Kimpembe to gradually regain the rhythm of the competition. This fine management of the workforce will be essential to approach the next deadlines with freshness and ambition.