Paris SG Team News Page 54 - Soccer

Vitinha - Active Tuesday Vitinha (ankle) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's trip to Arsenal.

Impact Vitinha is back in the starting XI after overcoming an ankle injury that knocked him out against Rennes. The midfielder was likely just rested against Rennes, but it's still a good sign that he's fully fit and back in the starting XI. Vitinha has been a crucial part of the first team when fit.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Desire Doue - Starting against Gunners Doue (ankle) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's clash with Arsenal.

Impact Doue is back in the starting XI despite suffering a sprained ankle before Friday's clash with Rennes. The winger was always expected to return for such a massive match against Arsenal. Surprisingly, he's straight into the starting XI, Ousmane Dembele (coach's decision) is his main competition on the right wing.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluigi Donnarumma - Starting in London Donnarumma (thigh) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's trip to Arsenal.

Impact Donnarumma is back in the starting XI for Tuesday's massive Champions League clash. The goalkeeper has been working his way back and was always targeting a return during one of the biggest matches of the season. Donnarumma remains one of the top goalkeepers in the world, and has a solid defense in front of him.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Asensio - Returns to bench Asensio (hamstring) is on the bench for Tuesday's clash with Arsenal.

Impact Asensio is back on the bench for Tuesday's clash after missing out at the weekend. As expected his issue that held him out against Reims was a minor one, and he's fit for Tuesday's Champions League action.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

PSG Manager Leaves Ousmane Dembele Out of UCL Squad vs. Arsenal Luis Enrique cites “a failure to comply with the obligations of the team” as the reason for Dembélé’s absence.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

PSG Manager Leaves Out Ousmane Dembele of UCL Squad vs. Arsenal Luis Enrique cites 'a failure to comply with the obligations of the team' as the reason for Dembélé's absence.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • SI.COM

Desire Doue - Set to return Doue (ankle) is in the traveling squad for Tuesday's trip to Arsenal.

Impact Doue is back in the traveling squad for Tuesday's trip after suffering a sprained ankle. The winger missed just one match and is now available for Tuesday's clash. With Ousmane Dembele (coach's decision) sidelined, Doue could be in line for some minutes in the Champions League.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nuno Mendes - Traveling Tuesday Mendes (illness) is in the traveling squad for Tuesday's trip to Arsenal.

Impact Mendes is back in the traveling squad after overcoming an illness. The left-back could be in line for the start, but it's not clear if he will replace Lucas Beraldo immediately for Tuesday's clash. Mendes is the preferred option in the starting XI when fully fit and available.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ousmane Dembele - Not traveling to London Dembele isn't in the traveling squad for Tuesday's clash with Arsenal.

Impact Dembele isn't in the squad for Tuesday's clash, and manager Luis Enrique specified it wasn't an injury-related absence. The forward provided an assist last time out, but seemingly did something to end up on the wrong side of his manager. Dembele may be able to return to the squad against Nice on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dembélé left out of PSG game at Arsenal on disciplinary grounds

Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé has been left out of the squad to take on Arsenal in the Champions League

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • Associated Press

Monaco scores winner deep in stoppage time to join PSG atop the French league

Monaco scores eight minutes into stoppage time to beat Montpellier 2-1 and move level on points with leader Paris Saint-Germain atop the French league

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Barcola scores twice as PSG extends unbeaten run in France with 3-1 win over Rennes

Bradley Barcola scored one goal in each half and Lee Kang-in added a third as Paris Saint-Germain beat Rennes 3-1 to extend its unbeaten run in the French league

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • Associated Press

Ousmane Dembele - Assists Friday Dembele assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Friday's 3-1 victory over Rennes.

Impact Dembele recorded yet another goal contribution Friday as he set up Bradley Barcola's opener in the 30th minute. He now has four goals and three assists through six Ligue 1 appearances (four starts) this season. He also tied a season high with three chances created before he was subbed off in the 82nd minute for Ibrahim Mbaye.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Achraf Hakimi - Assists in Friday's win Hakimi assisted once to go with two shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Friday's 3-1 victory versus Rennes.

Impact Hakimi returned to the pitch Friday after sitting out the last match due to rest. He made his presence felt as he assisted Bradley Barcola's goal in the 68th minute which took the 3-0 lead. Hakimi now has four goal contributions in five league matches this season. He also took a season-high two shots on target and created three chances in his fourth consecutive match.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lee Kang-in - Scores in Friday's win Lee scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and six corners in Friday's 3-1 victory over Rennes.

Impact Lee scored his third goal of the season Friday, an unassisted header in the 58th minute which took the 2-0 lead. He filled up the stat sheet outside of the goal too, most notably blowing his previous season high out of the water with seven chances created. He was solid defensively too as he recorded one tackle, one interception and one clearance in his full 90 minutes of action.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bradley Barcola - Scores brace in Friday's win Barcola scored two goals to go with six shots (three on goal) and three chances created in Friday's 3-1 victory against Rennes.

Impact Barcola scored a pair of goals in Friday's win, first in the 30th minute assisted by Ousmane Dembele, then again in the 68th minute assisted by Achraf Hakimi. It marked his sixth goal of the season and his second brace. He also set season highs in shots (six), shots on target (three) and chances created (three) before he was subbed off in the 69th minute for Randal Kolo Muani.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matvey Safonov - Concedes once Friday Safonov made four saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 3-1 win over Rennes.

Impact Safonov conceded one goal in Friday's win, a penalty scored by Arnaud Kalimuendo in the 75th minute. He has now conceded one goal in back-to-back starts. After a difficult mid-week Champions League fixture at Arsenal, he will return to Ligue 1 next Sunday at Nice, a side which has scored 14 goals in five league matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluigi Donnarumma - Remains out Friday Donnarumma (thigh) is out for Friday's game against Rennes.

Impact Donnarumma has yet to recover from the injury that has been bothering him of late, and the goalkeeper will sit Friday's contest in hopes of being ready to face Arsenal on Tuesday. This means Matvey Safonov will remain between the posts, while Arnau Tenas will be the backup on the bench.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nuno Mendes - Won't feature Friday Mendes (illness) is not in the lineup to face Rennes on Friday.

Impact Mendes was a huge question mark for Friday's game after picking up an illness, and the team has taken the safe route and will keep him sidelined. The left-back will aim to recover in time to face Arsenal on Tuesday in the UEFA Champions League, and in the meantime, Lucas Beraldo will start as left-back while Willian Pacho slots alongside Marquinhos at center-back.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vitinha - Not playing Friday Vitinha (ankle) is not in the lineup to face Rennes on Friday.

Impact Vitinha was deemed questionable Friday after working away from the group, so his absence from this match isn't surprising. Fabian Ruiz will start in midfield alongside Joao Neves and Warren Zaire-Emery, while the Portuguese playmaker will aim to recover in time to face Arsenal on Tuesday in the UEFA Champions League.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Achraf Hakimi - Available after rest Hakimi is an option for Friday's match against Rennes following his addition to training Thursday after being left out last match to rest.

Impact Hakimi is back in the fold for PSG, as he has returned to training. He missed out on their last match after being rested, needing some time to heal up with a busy early season schedule. He is expected to start now that he is back with the team, having started in all five appearances this campaign.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vitinha - On injury list again Vitinha is questionable for Friday's match against Rennes after working individually due to ankle issues, according to his club.

Impact Vitinha has picked up some discomfort in his ankle, forcing him to train individually Thursday. This leaves him in question for Friday's match, as he will have minimal time to recover. That said, it is most likely he will earn a spot on the bench or be left out to face Rennes, with Fabian Ruiz as his probable replacement.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Desire Doue - Dealing with sprained ankle Doue (ankle) is out for Friday's match against Rennes after only training inside, according to his club.

Impact Doue will spend the next match on the sidelines after going down injured Saturday, with scans revealing a sprained ankle. He is currently working inside by himself, needing a bit of time before training fully again. That said, he will likely be held out again next match, with the club preserving the player until after the international break.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nuno Mendes - Picks up illness Mendes is questionable for Friday's match against Rennes after picking up an illness, according to his club.

Impact Mendes looks to be a late call for Friday's match, as he picked up an illness just a day ahead of the match. However, he could still be an option if able to recover from the illness overnight. Either way, this will likely leave him in a spot to earn minimal minutes, probably serving off the bench even if he is healthy with Lucas Beraldo as his replacement.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Desire Doue - Subbed off with injury Doue generated three shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Reims. He was injured and subbed out in the 65th minute.

Impact Doue was subbed off in the 65th minute with an apparent injury, the extent of which is currently unknown. He was in the midst of a solid performance as he had two shots on target before his exit. After leaving Saturday's match, his status for PSG's next match on Friday is in question.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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