Paris Saint-Germain is all set for the crucial first leg of the Champions League playoffs. Luis Enrique breathed a sigh of relief after it was confirmed that Ousmane Dembélé and João Neves are part of the squad traveling to the Louis II Stadium.
Both players were doubtful after finishing the last league match against Rennes with physical discomfort, but they have ultimately passed the medical tests.
The presence of the French winger and the young Portuguese midfielder is a vital boost for the Asturian coach’s plans. Dembélé is the most unpredictable piece in the attack, while Neves has become the engine of the midfield.
Fabián Ruiz, an absence that continues
However, not all the news from the Parisian infirmary is good. Spanish midfielder Fabián Ruiz remains officially sidelined and will not travel with the team.
The Spanish international is still recovering from his physical issues, which will force Luis Enrique to adjust the midfield to make up for his vision and ability to get into the box.
This match against Monaco is crucial for the European future of the Parisians. The Principality’s team already knows what it’s like to trouble PSG in domestic competitions, so tactical discipline will be key.
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