Press review – Squad news for Bilbao v PSG, Dembélé a doubt | OneFootball

This Tuesday, December 9, the French press (from a sporting perspective) focused on Paris Saint-Germain regarding the players who are doubtful for the match against Athletic Bilbao tomorrow evening (Matchday 6 of the Champions League), and the uncertainty about Ousmane Dembélé (28-year-old forward) returning to his "real" level. There is also the heavy suspension of Lucas Hernandez (29-year-old defender) and the Women's team match this evening against OH Louvain (Matchday 5 of the Women's Champions League).

Le Parisien –

L’Equipe –

The PSG squad should regain some strength, as Désiré Doué and Nuno Mendes are indeed expected this Wednesday. However, be careful, their participation in the match is not yet guaranteed. The same goes for Dembélé, due to illness. There is still hope, though. That would be good, as he is starting to regain his rhythm and sensations. In his recent appearances, he was logically not at his best. There’s no need to question it further, it just takes time. Especially for such an explosive player.

It will also take time for Hernandez, who will not play again during the group stage due to his elbow on Xavi Simons during the match against Tottenham. This further highlights the huge mistake, in a situation that didn’t even call for a physical duel.

As for the Women’s team, they absolutely must win this evening in order to still have a small hope of qualifying on the final matchday. They can rely on a great Sakina Karchaoui for this, but she won’t be able to pull off the feat alone. It’s time to be collectively efficient.

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