Six Key Players Absent for PSG vs Paris FC Match
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is set to face Paris FC in a highly anticipated derby match this Sunday at 20:45. Unfortunately, the team will be without six key players due to a combination of injuries and international duty.
Key Absences for PSG
This match marks a significant moment, as it is the first Paris derby in Ligue 1 in nearly 50 years. However, PSG’s lineup is notably affected by the absence of several players:
- Injuries: Matvey Safonov, Lee Kang-in, Quentin Ndjantou, and David Boly are all sidelined due to injuries.
- Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Absentees: Key players such as Ibrahim Mbaye and Achraf Hakimi will miss the game as they are participating in the CAN.
- Unexpected Illness: Fourth-choice goalkeeper Martin James is also unavailable due to illness, leading to the inclusion of young goalkeeper Arthur Vignaud in the squad.
Returning Players
On a brighter note, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who had missed training due to a knock, has recovered in time for the match. Additionally, Bradley Barcola returns after being rested at the end of the previous year.
PSG’s Squad for the Match
The following players have been named in the 20-man squad for the PSG vs. Paris FC match:
- Goalkeepers: Chevalier, Marin, Vignaud
- Defenders: Nuno Mendes, Marquinhos, Pacho, Zabarnyi, Hernandez, Beraldo
- Midfielders: Vitinha, Ruiz, Neves, Zaïre-Emery, Mayulu
- Forwards: Dembélé, Doué, Ramos, Barcola, Kvaratskhelia, Nsoki
As PSG gears up for this historic encounter, the impact of the absent players will be critical, and fans are eager to see how the team adapts to these challenges.
