Press review: PSG v Strasbourg, top players return as Ligue 1 resumes | OneFootball

This Friday, October 16, the French press (on the sporting side) has focused on Paris Saint-Germain as they host Strasbourg tonight at 8:45 p.m. as part of the 8th matchday of Ligue 1 2025-2026 (broadcast on Ligue1+). This match marks the return after the international break, and possibly also the return of injured players, before the Champions League on Tuesday against Bayer Leverkusen.

Le Parisien –

L’Equipe –

After the break, it’s time to dive back into the club season. There’s happiness, excitement, but also a real challenge. Because Strasbourg, 3rd in the league, has a strong squad and will not come to the Parc des Princes just to watch the Parisians. Their intention will be to play, likely with intensity and possibly an attacking mindset, and to try to pull off something big.

The Parisians must immediately manage to get back into the swing of things, with focus, while avoiding thinking about the match against Leverkusen. Even though it will matter in terms of squad management, which is far from straightforward. Some returns are hoped for, with playing time to be gained, but also caution to be exercised. All this with several players who played during the break, with varying amounts of playing time and different travels. We trust Luis Enrique and his staff to find the right formula; it would be ideal to restart with strength.

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