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Fabian Ruiz - Nearing return to team training Ruiz (knee) has returned to ball work with the PSG staff and is trending toward a return to full team training, according to ParisTeamFr.

Impact Ruiz has been sidelined since late January with a left knee sprain that was complicated by persistent pain, but Monday's session with the ball is the most encouraging sign yet that he is rounding the corner. The Spanish midfielder had seen his recovery delayed on multiple occasions, so PSG will be careful not to push him too hard before he is completely pain-free. If the positive momentum holds through the week, Ruiz could be back in contention for the April 3 clash against Toulouse, which would be a timely boost for a PSG side that has been relying heavily on Vitinha, Warren Zaire-Emery and Joao Neves to hold down the midfield in his absence.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bradley Barcola - Ahead of schedule in ankle recovery Barcola was spotted jogging on a treadmill and working his right ankle in the gym Monday, showing encouraging early signs of recovery from the severe sprain he suffered against Che...

Impact Barcola had initially been handed a three to five week timeline after going down in the Champions League round of 16 second leg, but the footage of him already moving at a light jog is a promising sign that he could beat that projection. The 22-year-old has been PSG's most dangerous attacker this season and his absence is a real blow, though Desire Doue and Ibrahim Mbaye have been picking up the slack in the interim. If his recovery continues to trend in the right direction, a return closer than expected is not out of the question, which would put him right back in the mix for a crucial stretch of the season.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marquinhos - Training after minor problem Marquinhos returned to training following the minor problem that forced him to miss Brazil's first friendly against France, according to globo.

Impact The Brazilian captain complained of hip pain and sat out Brazil's first friendly against France, but returned to training on Saturday and could feature in next friendly against Croatia. His return is a huge boost not only for the national team but also for PSG, who will be able to rely on their key defender as they prepare for their Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ousmane Dembele - Fine after early sub Dembele is expected to be fine and there's no concern after subbing off early in Thursday's friendly against Brazil, reports Bertrand Latour of Canal.

Impact There was some worry that Dembele suffered a new injury Thursday, but all seems well and the hope is that he gets back to France and rests in order to be ready to close the season. Dembele has just 16 appearances in Ligue 1 due to a variety of injuries, and with Champions League continuing, it's possible he appears more off than bench than in the XI in Ligue 1 the rest of the way.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Postponing games and invoking Hillsborough - PSG are shameless! Ligue 1 is making a mockery of itself with special treatment for Champions League holders

Paris Saint-Germain are the best side in European football. They are the current holders of the Champions League for good reason, boasting t...

4 DAYS AGO • goal

Postponing games and invoking Hillsborough - PSG are shameless! Ligue 1 is making a mockery of itself with special treatment for Champions League holders

Lens-PSG showdown in Ligue 1 moved because of PSG's Champions League clash vs. Liverpool

The French soccer league has postponed the Ligue 1 title clash between Lens and Paris Saint-Germain to allow PSG better preparation for its Champions League quarterfinal against Li...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Lucas Hernandez - Rotational pick Hernandez has started in 14 of his 18 appearances this season, in between going unused.

Impact Hernandez is back in the rotational defensive role he has served the past few years, still seeing enough time to get by as a starter but going unused quite often. However, his role becomes clearer when looking at his UCL outlook, yet to see a start in the competition, and instead mainly remaining on the bench. A return to a regular, everyday starting role seems unlikely for the defender, serving behind Marquinhos and Willian Pacho, and competing with Illia Zabarnyi for the backup role.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Chevalier - No longer starting keeper Chevalier has been dropped from the starting role and has not seen the field since Jan. 23.

Impact Chevalier made a major move this summer to sign with PSG after they let Gianluigi Donnarumma leave, but it has not gone so seamlessly, instead being dropped from a starting role. The goalie has not started since the end of January as the club appears to prefer Matvey Safonov, a rough realization for the French keeper. It is yet to be seen if he will earn the starting role back, especially as he tries to earn a keeper spot on the French World Cup roster, still recording nine clean sheets in the 17 league appearances he made this season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Goncalo Ramos - Set in backup forward role Ramos has started in 10 of his 24 appearances this season, while bagging five goals and one assist

Impact Ramos sees yet another season in a rotational role as he serves with PSG, remaining a backup to the attack consisting of Bradley Barcola, Desire Doue, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele. That said, he has been stuck as the backup forward for a few seasons now, earning time when he can but mainly appearing late into games as a substitute. However, he has still been able to produce in his time on the field, notching five goals and averaging one around every 200 minutes on the field.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahim Mbaye - Only 14 minutes during March Mbaye has only featured once in the month of March, playing 14 minutes from the bench.

Impact Mbaye looked to be earning a bigger role this campaign to start the season after featuring in almost every game until the start of November, although most minutes came from the bench. However, he has seen a major drop in time since then, still picking up a few starts and bench appearances, but mainly going unused between a few injuries. He has started in nine of his 19 appearances while scoring a goal and two assists as he continues to build a role, although he is stuck behind a couple of world-class attackers up front.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marquinhos - Sits out France clash Marquinhos (hamstring) will miss Brazil's friendly against France Thursday but could return for Wednesday's clash against Croatia, according to coach Carlo Ancelotti, per Globo. "M...

Impact Marquinhos picked up a hamstring issue during training Monday and did not work with the ball on Tuesday, prompting Brazil's staff to hold him out of the France fixture as a precaution. The PSG captain remains a key piece of Brazil's defensive setup, and coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Leo Pereira will start alongside one of the other center-backs in his absence Thursday. His availability against Croatia will be closely monitored over the coming days.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lens issue strong statement against prospect of match against PSG being postponed to give Ligue 1 champions advantage in Liverpool clash Lens have opposed Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) request to postpone their Ligue 1 contest, dealing a blow to the latter's scheduling plans before their trip to Liverpool next month.

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

PSG wants to postpone Lens title showdown between Liverpool games. Lens says 'non'

Paris Saint-Germain wants to postpone its Ligue 1 title clash with Lens because it falls between the Champions League quarterfinal legs against Liverpool

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Lens reject PSG proposal to postpone top-of-the-table Ligue 1 clash to boost preparations for Liverpool Champions League showdown

Lens have officially opposed Paris Saint-Germain's request to reschedule their high-stakes Ligue 1 encounter originally set for April 11. PS...

MARCH 24 • goal

Lens reject PSG proposal to postpone top-of-the-table Ligue 1 clash to boost preparations for Liverpool Champions League showdown

Senny Mayulu - Suffers new calf injury Mayulu suffered a new calf injury in Saturday's 4-0 win against Nice and will be under treatment over the next two weeks, according to the club.

Impact Mayulu will stay in treatment over the next two weeks after suffering another setback with the calf issue that already kept him out for five matches in February. That is a tough break for the Titi parisien, since he is a regular piece for Paris Saint-Germain when healthy and has been excellent in the rotation whenever his number is called. If he ends up missing more time, Dro Fernandez and Kang-In Lee could be in line for bigger roles in the midfield.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dro Fernández Dazzles PSG With Historic First Goal The 18-year-old talent made a huge impact with his first goal and earned praise from Luis Enrique and teammates.

MARCH 22 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Achraf Hakimi - No longer suspended Hakimi is back from his ban and is an option for his club moving forward.

Impact Hakimi is going to return to the club's next game after his one-game absence due to yellow card accumulation. He is a top right-back in the world and is likely to continue in his starting role between some usual rest, notching two goals and one assist in 14 appearances (11 starts) this season.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Ousmane Dembele - Delivers one assist off bench Dembele assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal) and one corner in Saturday's 4-0 victory over Nice.

Impact Dembele started on the bench and came on in the 64th minute of Saturday's 4-0 win over Nice, providing an assist for Dro Fernandez while remaining heavily involved in attacking sequences, recording three shots and one key pass. The Frenchman is enduring a disrupted season due to multiple injuries but remains a constant threat with his pace and dribbling ability, having recorded 10 goals and six assists in 24 appearances across all competitions this season.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Warren Zaire-Emery - Scores late goal Zaire-Emery scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 4-0 win over Nice.

Impact Zaire-Emery delivered a strong performance in Saturday's 4-0 win over Nice, scoring late in the match to cap off his side's dominant display. The Frenchman continues to enjoy a full season, having not missed a single match, and his versatility, capable of playing at left back or in midfield, allows him to impact the game both offensively and defensively. The midfielder has recorded two goals and five assists in 38 appearances across all competitions this season, becoming increasingly decisive year after year.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Desire Doue - Scores one goal in win Doue scored one goal to go with six shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 4-0 victory against Nice.

Impact Doue delivered a decisive performance in Saturday's 4-0 win over Nice, scoring early in the second half with a powerful strike into the top corner off a Nuno Mendes assist, and could have added more, registering six shots and three key passes. The winger continues to impress with his dribbling quality and composure, and could enjoy an extended run as a safe starter until Bradley Barcola returns from injury. The Frenchman has recorded nine goals and four assists in 25 appearances across all competitions this season.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Nuno Mendes - Records goal and assist Mendes scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and three chances created in Saturday's 4-0 victory against Nice.

Impact Mendes delivered a standout performance in Saturday's 4-0 win over Nice, opening the scoring from the penalty spot before adding an assist for Desire Doue after a strong run into the box. The Portuguese, deployed at left wing for this match, was heavily involved on both ends of the pitch, recording three key passes and one block while maintaining constant pressure after turnovers. The versatile full back remains a key piece in his side's attacking system, having recorded six goals and six assists in 30 appearances across all competitions this season, and appears to have moved to the top of the penalty taking hierarchy following several misses from his teammates.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Matvey Safonov - Secures clean sheet Safonov recorded one save and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 4-0 win versus Nice.

Impact Safonov made one save in Saturday's clash against Nice, securing his second consecutive clean sheet across all competitions. The Russian is in strong form, building on his standout performance in the Champions League against Chelsea earlier in the week, and is gaining confidence match after match ahead of the final stretch of the season. He has recorded 17 saves, conceded five goals and kept three clean sheets over his last five appearances, and will look to maintain that momentum against Toulouse after the international break.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

PSG Thrash Nice in Dominant 4-0 Victory PSG delivered a commanding performance against Nice with four goals and a devastating second half.

MARCH 21 • BEINSPORTS.COM

PSG retakes Ligue 1 lead after teenager nets first goal in rout at Nice

Dro Fernández has scored his first goal for Paris Saint-Germain as it won at struggling Nice 4-0 and reclaimed top spot in Ligue 1

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Lens back on top of Ligue 1 thanks to star turn from Florian Thauvin

Lens has returned to the top of Ligue 1 after beating Angers 5-1

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

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Postponing games and invoking Hillsborough - PSG are shameless! Ligue 1 is making a mockery of itself with special treatment for Champions League holders

Lens-PSG showdown in Ligue 1 moved because of PSG's Champions League clash vs. Liverpool

PSG wants to postpone Lens title showdown between Liverpool games. Lens says 'non'

Lens reject PSG proposal to postpone top-of-the-table Ligue 1 clash to boost preparations for Liverpool Champions League showdown

PSG retakes Ligue 1 lead after teenager nets first goal in rout at Nice

Lens back on top of Ligue 1 thanks to star turn from Florian Thauvin