This Tuesday, Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1 leaders) face AS Monaco (8th) at the Stade Louis II in the first leg ( Kick-off is at 9 pm, CET) of their 2025-2026 Champions League playoff (the second leg is on Wednesday, February 25th).This Sunday, Le Parisien provided an update on the players expected to be available for PSG.
“Fabian Ruiz remains unavailable. Having missed the trip to Lisbon on January 20th, the Spaniard is recovering from a left knee injury. While he has resumed individual training, he will not be able to rejoin the squad for the match against Monaco. In addition to Quentin Ndjantou (out for the season), PSG will also be without Senny Mayulu. Already absent in Brittany, the PSG youth academy graduate is continuing treatment after experiencing discomfort against Marseille. These two confirmed absences, according to our sources, will further reduce the midfield options.”
Having suffered a shoulder injury in Rennes, João Neves should be fit to play. The slight discomfort felt by Ousmane Dembélé before being replaced by Gonçalo Ramos in the 73rd minute doesn’t appear to jeopardize his participation.
We remain cautious; only official confirmation is certain. However, everything seems quite plausible. We can be optimistic for Neves and Dembélé, who experienced minor pain in Rennes. On the other hand, it’s a blow for Fabian Ruiz, whose absence is being extended for something that initially didn’t seem serious. Let’s hope he can return soon, as absences in midfield are piling up. Paris still has a lot to achieve this season; it’s time to establish a clear positive momentum.
