This Friday, Paris Saint-Germain (1st) faces Strasbourg (3rd) at the Parc des Princes as part of the 8th day of Ligue 1 2025-2026 (kick-off at 8:45 p.m., CET). This Friday, RMC Sport provided an update on the Parisian squad, with several potential returns, but also some uncertainties, including the absence of Marquinhos (31-year-old central defender and captain).
Several returns are almost certain.
“Joao Neves should indeed be fit this time around. Luis Enrique should also be able to count on Senny Mayulu. Called up to the French U21 team, the Frenchman ultimately remained sidelined during this international break due to a thigh injury. Fabian Ruiz, who also missed the national team’s training camp due to a muscle problem, should also be fit.
Out of action for over a month due to a calf injury with Les Bleus against Ukraine on September 5, Désiré Doué should also be back. PSG could also have Bradley Barcola and Ousmane Dembélé back, but uncertainty still surrounds both players.
Barcola and Dembélé again uncertain, one player out.
For the former, the Parisian staff doesn’t want to take any risks. He should be tested quickly in the coming days, but his recent muscle fatigue is prompting the Parisian club to redouble its vigilance. Caution is also required for the latter. The striker is feeling better after taking advantage of the facilities at Aspetar. He could be in the squad for Strasbourg.
There’s only one cloud on the horizon: Marquinhos has not yet recovered from the quadriceps injury he sustained in training. Paris really doesn’t want to take any risks with its captain. He could remain in treatment for several more days. It’s even difficult to imagine him being fit for the Champions League match at Bayer Leverkusen next week.”
We remain cautious; nothing is certain without an official statement. One should come this Thursday, on the sidelines of the press conference (scheduled for 1 p.m.) or training (5 p.m.), if PSG follows its usual practice. This will allow us to learn more, even if it There’s no certainty about each player’s playing time. After these injuries, the Parisian coaching staff will undoubtedly be cautious.
But we hope to see the Parisian squad regain its strength. This would be an excellent opportunity after a difficult few weeks. Let’s hope there won’t be any more bad news soon. It would be very beneficial for everyone to have more options for the team.
