Four absentees confirmed — PSG reveal squad issues ahead of Metz clash | OneFootball

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Four absentees confirmed — PSG reveal squad issues ahead of Metz clash

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Luis Enrique faces selection headache at Parc des Princes

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Four absentees confirmed — PSG reveal squad issues ahead of Metz clash


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Paris Saint-Germain will host Metz at Parc des Princes with four player unavailable including injured winger Ousmane Dembele.

Injury problems for Luis Enrique before Metz game

Paris Saint-Germain preparing to face Metz at Parc des Princes in Ligue 1 matchday 23 but head coach Luis Enrique must deal with several absences.

The biggest concern is Ousmane Dembele who will miss the match after suffering calf injury during PSG’s recent Champions League game against Monaco.

The winger is continuing his recovery indoors and is not yet ready to return to action.

Updates on other injured players

PSG also confirmed that midfielder Fabian Ruiz has returned to individual training after being sidelined for around month. However he is still not fit enough to rejoin full team sessions.

Young players Senny Mayulu & Quentin Ndjantou remain on personalized recovery programs. Both players are ruled out of the Metz match as they continue their rehabilitation.

Medical report confirms absences

In updated medical statement released ahead of the game, PSG confirmed that Dembele will stay sidelined while Mayulu & Ndjantou continue treatment. The club added that Fabian Ruiz is making progress but will need more time before returning to group training.

The absences leave Luis Enrique with limited options especially in wide areas,as PSG look to maintain momentum in the league.

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