Press review: PSG squad for Rennes v PSG and pitches | OneFootball

This Saturday, August 22, the French press (from a sporting perspective) focused, regarding Paris Saint-Germain, on the Parisian squad that should be called up to face Rennes this Sunday as part of the opening matchday of Ligue 1 2026-2027. A match that will ultimately be played at Roazhon Park, because the pitch at the Parc des Princes is unplayable.

Le Parisien –

L’Equipe –

Nuno Mendes, the 24-year-old left-back, is suspended for this match and the following two (against Lille and Monaco). Otherwise, the PSG squad should indeed be at full strength, including new signings Mika Godts (21-year-old forward) and Ferran Torres (26-year-old forward). Since the former did not take part in the World Cup with Belgium (a decision that was generally not understood, moreover), he was able to complete a full summer preparation. He can therefore hope for fairly significant playing time from this very first match. Or even a starting spot. But nothing is certain for the moment.

We are also waiting to see whether Bradley Barcola (23-year-old forward) and Ibrahim Mbaye (18-year-old forward) will be called up, after they traveled without being on the match sheet last Sunday for the Trophée des Champions in Lens. They are still expected to leave, with no agreement announced. As for the pitch, the turf at the Parc des Princes has suffered considerably. It needs time; normally, it should be ready for Monaco’s visit on September 4 (Matchday 3 of Ligue 1).

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