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This Wednesday, January 22, the capital’s footballers will host those of the English club as part of the 7th day of the regular season of the major European Cup. A big poster between two clubs in poor form, but of great importance for the rest of the competition.
PSG must make a clean slate of old matches and take advantage of the first meeting of 2025 in the European Cup, in order to establish a new dynamic. At the time of hosting Manchester City as part of the 7th day of the first round, Paris is 25th in the ranking, virtually eliminated (with only 7 points), and receives the English 22nd (8 points). The stakes are therefore crucial for the two teams who will seek to score as many points as possible to qualify for the play-off.
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For the capital club, new recruit Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (arrived this winter for around 70 million euros) will not yet be present. Hakimi, Marquinhos and Dembélé, absent last weekend in the League, should be present. Coach Luis Enrique will then be able to put his typical team in place.
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Opposite, for the club coached by another Spaniard (Pep Guardiola): several major absentees such as central defender Nathan Ake, captain Kyle Walker or even the surprise absence of Belgian winger Jérémy Doku.
PSG-Manchester City, match of the 7th day of the Champions League, to follow this Wednesday January 22 live on Canal + from 9 p.m.
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