Match: Sergio Ramos and Kimpembe towards a return for PSG / Monaco, Mendes uncertain
This Sunday, PSG will host AS Monaco at the Parc des Princes on behalf of the 18th day of Ligue 1. For this meeting, Mauricio Pochettino could possibly count on some returns. However, the presence of Nuno Mendes would still be very uncertain after his exit against FC Bruges on Tuesday in the Champions League.
After his victory at the Parc des Princes against FC Bruges this Tuesday in the Champions League (4-1), PSG will receive AS Monaco this Sunday for the 18th day of Ligue 1. For this meeting, Mauricio Pochettino will still have to adapt his starting eleven with some absences and some returns. After Ander Herrera who made his comeback at the end of the game against Brugge replacing Angel Di Maria, Sergio Ramos could also be in the game this weekend.
Indeed, while he had been left at rest against OGC Nice, RC Lens and FC Bruges due to muscle fatigue, the 35-year-old could well play his second match under the colors of PSG. According to L’Equipe, the feelings of the Spanish defender should be good and a reinstatement would therefore be possible against AS Monaco. A return of Presnel Kimpembe would also be expected, the tricolor international having been preserved this Tuesday by remaining on the bench all match.
However, Nuno Mendes’ presence is still uncertain. Released through injury against Brugge FC shortly after half-time, the Portuguese suffered from muscle pain he was already feeling during the first period. The duration of his unavailability has not yet been disclosed. In case of arrival at the infirmary, the 19-year-old left side will find Neymar, whose return is scheduled for mid-January, and Julian Draxler, who should be able to return to the field after the winter break.
For this shock, Mauricio Pochettino should not change his team composition much compared to that set up this Tuesday in the Champions League. See you this Sunday at the Parc des Princes at 8:45 p.m.