Absent during PSG's victory at Lens on Saturday in Ligue 1 (1-2), Ousmane Dembélé, Achraf Hakimi and Marquinhos should again be available for the clash against Manchester City, this Wednesday in the Champions League (9 p.m.).
PSG had to cope without three of its captains during its trip to Lens on Saturday in Ligue 1. Ousmane Dembélé, Achraf Hakimi and Marquinhos were absent in the North. But these packages did not prevent the Parisians from winning on the Bollaert pitch, at the end of a stunning scenario (1-2). After falling behind, the championship leaders made the difference thanks to a recovery in the area from Fabian Ruiz and a shot under the bar from Bradley Barcola.
After this successful trip to the lair of the Sang et Or, PSG is now planning to host Manchester City this Wednesday, during the penultimate day of the Champions League (9 p.m.). A decisive shock in the race for the play-offs. For this prestigious poster at the Parc des Princes, Luis Enrique thinks he can count on the return of these executives.
Ousmane Dembélé should be able to hold his place against the Skyblues. He is expected to start the meeting. The French team striker is recovering from a viral syndrome which kept him away from the field during the week. To see if he will be able to resume training with his partners this Monday at the Poissy Campus (Yvelines).
Marquinhos was bothered by his adductors
After exchanging with Luis Enrique, Achraf Hakimi was preserved during the trip to Lens. His case does not cause any internal concern. The Moroccan full-back is ready to line up against Pep Guardiola's team.
-After feeling discomfort in his adductor muscles which deprived him of the first three matches of 2025 (against Saint-Etienne, Espaly and Lens), Marquinhos should also hold his place in central defense against the English champions. Currently 25th in the C1 standings, Paris must obtain a favorable result in order not to find itself in great danger before traveling to Stuttgart on January 29 on the last day.
Alexandre Jaquin with A.Perrot and F.Hawkins
