This Wednesday, Paris Saint-Germain (2nd) faces Athletic Bilbao (27th) at the San Mamés Stadium for Matchday 6 of the 2025-2026 Champions League (kick-off at 9 pm, CET). This Tuesday, Le Parisien provides an update on the squad, with generally positive points.
Safonov is expected to play again.
“According to our information, it is unlikely that Chevalier will be fit after already missing the home game against Rennes this past weekend, in favor of the Russian goalkeeper who is coming off a solid performance against the Bretons.
Doué, Dembélé, and Nuno Mendes could be available.
Désiré Doué will indeed return to the squad for the match against the Basque side. Having participated in team training for several days, the number 14 has fully recovered from his right thigh injury sustained against Lorient on October 29th. As a precaution, he is expected to start the match on the bench.”
Ousmane Dembélé missed training on Monday due to flu-like symptoms, but he is not ruled out. His condition upon waking will determine his availability at the last minute, but for now, he is expected to travel with the rest of the squad to Spain on Tuesday morning.
Finally, while PSG must cope with the absences of Lucas Beraldo (left calf) and Hernandez, suspended for three matches by UEFA, on the left flank, Nuno Mendes’ return is becoming increasingly likely.
The probable absence of Lucas Chevalier is not considered good news, but there is no particular cause for concern either. Matvey Safonov is a very good goalkeeper, and this could be a great opportunity for him.
The most encouraging news is that Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé, and Nuno Mendes could be in the squad. This hasn’t happened for far too many weeks. However, it’s not a done deal yet. We must remain cautious about media announcements, especially since details have been changing rapidly in the last few hours.
Doué seems ready; he’s been able to train for several days. But there will be caution, just as with Mendes’ return. As for Dembélé, the priority is to ensure he has fully recovered from the flu. We might know a bit more today, with the squad announcement this morning, followed by the press conference at 5:15 PM and training at 6:30 PM. Follow these events live on our website.
