Tomorrow evening, PSG could in theory secure a fifth consecutive Ligue 1 title if they beat 12th placed Brest at the Parc Des Princes. Although RC Lens would be six points behind with six points still to play for, Luis Enrique's side would have a superior goal difference of at least 15, which would surely be insurmountable.
There is the worry that the game tomorrow night could have an element of "After the Lord's Mayor Show" about it. The second leg against Bayern Munich in midweek would have taken a lot out of the players physically and mentally.
Meanwhile, Brest will have had the full week on the training ground to prepare for the game, which can only be beneficial to them.
Furthermore, Enrique looks like he will be without a few key players. Indeed, as PSG have issued a medical report this (Saturday) afternoon ahead of the match day 32 clash.
They can confirm that both Willian Pacho and Nuno Mendes have suffered knocks to their right thighs, and will undergo treatment in the coming days. Meanwhile, Warren Zaire-Emery is suffering from a back complaint, and will also undergo treatment.
Finally, they report that Quentin Ndjantou, Achraf Hakimi and Lucas Chevalier will continue their treatment, which we can assume is an implication that none of the three will be back for this one.
So, safe to say the team is pretty handicapped for this game. The game against Bayern certainly took its toll. Thank goodness extra-time was not required. To have first choice right back Hakimi out injured as well as the stand in Zaire-Emery, is very unfortunate. It will be interesting to see where Enrique goes in that position on Sunday. Senny Mayulu feels like the play.
To not have either Mendes or Pacho is unlucky too. Lucas Hernandez often fills in for either player, but he of course cannot fill in for both. Perhaps, with the first choice midfield available, we will see Lucas Beraldo drop back into the defence, with Hernandez at left back.
There is also the possibility that Ilya Zabarnyi could come in to the heart of the defence too. At his age, Marquinhos could be rested. Though, his experience may want to be leaned on in a game with a number of starters missing. Certainly an interesting one to find out.
Possible XI vs Brest; Safonov; Mayulu, Marquinhos, Beraldo, Hernandez; Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz; Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia.
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