Paris SG Team News Page 128 - Soccer

Neymar - Sent off in return Neymar was shown two yellow cards during the second half of Wednesday's clash with Strasbourg.

Impact Neymar was sent off after seeing a yellow card for a tackle and a second for a dive in the box. The winger will be suspended for a Sunday trip to Lens, with eyes on a return against Angers on Jan. 11. Neymar could be replaced by Carlos Soler or Pablo Sarabia against Lens.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Bernat - Late scratch versus Strasbourg Bernat has felt a muscle discomfort and was a late scratch for Wednesday's match versus Strasbourg, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Bernat was initially in the match-squad and expected to start but he felt a mild discomfort ahead of the game and has been spared as a precaution. The defender should be able to return over the weekend and with Nuno Mendes out at least until February Bernat should be able to see plenty of time on the pitch over the next month or so.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Verratti - Signs two-year extension Verratti has signed a two-year extension Wednesday and is now under contract with PSG until June of 2026.

Impact Verratti has been extremely happy with his stay at the club and finally the long awaited extension has arrived. He's an instrumental player for Parisians in the middle of the park though his mostly defensive role makes him consistently appealing option in limited number of formats in terms of fantasy.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marquinhos - Starting Wednesday Marquinhos is in the starting XI for Wednesday's clash with Strasbourg.

Impact Marquinhos returns to the starting XI for Wednesday's match. The defender trained before Ligue 1 reconvened and should be fully fit and available to go the full 90 as he did frequently before the International break.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Ruiz - Starting against Strasbourg Ruiz (leg) will feature in the starting XI versus Strasbourg on Wednesday.

Impact Ruiz was sidelined for the last two league matches before the World Cup break but appears to have used the added time off to get back to 100 percent. The midfielder has been in and out of the lineup this season, starting seven of his 13 possible appearances. In those starts, Ruiz recorded nine shots (one on target), 14 tackles (three won) and four interceptions.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kylian Mbappe - Playing against Strasbourg Mbappe (rest) was included in the starting XI in Wednesday's matchup with Strasbourg.

Impact Mbappe is coming off a phenomenal World Cup in which he racked up eight goals on 21 shots (14 on target), two assists and 25 crosses (five accurate) in seven outings. despite claiming the Golden Boot, Mbappe was unable to secure his country a second straight World Cup title. The forward's focus will return to keeping PSG atop the Ligue 1 standings and adding to his already impressive 12 league goals.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Neymar - In starting XI Neymar (rest) will be in the starting XI against Strasbourg on Wednesday.

Impact Before leaving for the World Cup, Neymar had racked up four goals on 11 shots (six on target), two assists,14 crosses (two accurate) and 17 corners in his previous five appearances. The attacking midfielder figures to remain an elite fantasy option and should continue to provide high-end production following his return from international duty.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 27, 2022 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Danilo Pereira - Could feature Wednesday Danilo (ribs) was named in the 21-man squad for Wednesday's match versus Strasbourg.

Impact Danilo was initially expected to miss the game as he was still training individually Sunday but apparently he's made a massive progress over the final two trainings and gets the call here. That being said though, Parisians would likely be careful with him and ease him off the bench. Renato Sanchez and Presnel Kimpembe are both out which could see PSG go out with four-man back line with Nordi Mukiele slotting at right-back while Fabian Ruiz and Carlos Soler would fill in in the middle of the park.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Timothee Pembele - Nearing return from torn ACL Pembele (knee) is nearing a return and expected back in training this week.

Impact Pembele suffered a torn ACL in April and hasn't stepped on the pitch since then, so even if he's close to return to training he probably will need at least a few more weeks of training before bidding for a role in a game let alone starting.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Renato Sanches - Ruled out for one week Sanchez has suffered a muscle bruise and will miss the next two matches.

Impact Sanchez's issue isn't a major problem and he's expected back in training at the end of the week. With games coming up thick and fast though that'll force him to miss multiple matches. Fabian Ruiz and Carlos Soler should see heavy minutes during the former's absence.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Presnel Kimpembe - Ruled out for at least four weeks Kimpembe (achilles tendon) will continue his recovery for at least four more weeks.

Impact Kimpembe will alternate between receiving treatment and completing individualized training sessions as he recovers from tendinitis in his right Achilles tendon. That means more playing time for Nordi Mukiele and Danilo at center-back for the time being.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lionel Messi - Will return to France in January Messi is still in Argentina and will be flying back to France on January 2, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Messi won the World Cup with Argentina and along with his advanced age PSG have decided to give him an extended break. He'll be spending the holidays with family back home and flying back to Paris on January 2. In his absence Pablo Sarabia and Hugo Ekitike could grab some starts this week.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Achraf Hakimi - Ready to feature Wednesday Hakimi (rest) has trained well Monday and will take part in Wednesday's match versus Strasbourg, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Hakimi, Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Marquinhos have all been in full swing this session and should all be available immediately in the restart. That being said though, there's still a chance that only some of them get starts and some of them get eased off the bench with those decisions likely coming up in the day of the game depending on the condition and the mood of each individual player. Another important factor is the massive clash with Lens approaching just days after the game with Strasbourg.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marquinhos - Ready for Ligue 1 restart Marquinhos (rest) has trained well Monday and will take part in Wednesday's match versus Strasbourg, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Marquinhos, Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Achraf Hakimi have all been in full swing this session and should all be available immediately in the restart. That being said though, there's still a chance that only some of them get starts and some of them get eased off the bench with those decisions likely coming up in the day of the game depending on the condition and the mood of each individual player. Another important factor is the massive clash with Lens approaching just days after the game with Strasbourg.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Neymar - Set to feature versus Strasbourg Neymar (rest) has trained well Monday and will take part in Wednesday's match versus Strasbourg, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, Achraf Hakimi and Marquinhos have all been in full swing this session and should all be available immediately in the restart. That being said though, there's still a chance that only some of them get starts and some of them get eased off the bench with those decisions likely coming up in the day of the game depending on the condition and the mood of each individual player. Another important factor is the massive clash with Lens approaching just days after the game with Strasbourg.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kylian Mbappe - Ready to feature Wednesday Mbappe (rest) has trained well Monday and will take part in Wednesday's match versus Strasbourg, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Mbappe, Neymar, Achraf Hakimi and Marquinhos have all been in full swing this session and should all be available immediately in the restart. That being said though, there's still a chance that only some of them get starts and some of them get eased off the bench with those decisions likely coming up in the day of the game depending on the condition and the mood of each individual player. Another important factor is the massive clash with Lens approaching just days after the game with Strasbourg.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lionel Messi - Will miss Ligue 1 restart Messi is still in Argentina in extended break after the World Cup in Qatar and will miss the restart in Ligue 1, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Messi is spending the holidays back home with his family and it's still unclear when he'll be back in France. While not officially confirmed but he'll likely miss multiple games for PSG given the heavy holiday schedule. Pablo Sarabia and Hugo Ekitike could see heavier minutes over the next couple of weeks.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Ruiz - Probable for Ligue 1 restart Ruiz (muscle) wasn't included in the injury report and should be available for Wednesday's match versus Strasbourg, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Ruiz also took part in the final friendly before the restart last week and should be full go for the restart. If he's fit enough for he may have a good chance for a start even given a number of players in the squad just recently returned from Qatar.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo Pereira - Ruled out versus Strasbourg Danilo (ribs) is still training individually Monday and will miss Wednesday's match versus Strasbourg, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Danilo is back on the pitch after all which would give him a chance to be present Sunday at least though given the importance of that game he'll likely be spared on the bench at best.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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