Two days from the match, it’s already attainable to take inventory of the possible absences for Bayer Leverkusen vs. , for the third matchday of the Champions League, which might be performed on Tuesday.
Three weeks after its victory in Barcelona (2-1), PSG returns to the Champions League on Tuesday evening with one other journey, this time to BayArena to face Bayer Leverkusen, Bundesliga champion in 2024, however very removed from nonetheless being that thrilling crew as soon as coached by Xabi Alonso.
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The Germans have modified coaches twice in a couple of months and, though they’re higher with Kasper Hjulmand, they’re removed from recovering their stage of a 12 months and a half in the past.
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Already again in coaching since final Thursday, this journey to Germany ought to be the one that permits Ousmane Dembélé and Marquinhos to reintegrate into the Parisian group. Nevertheless, a begin for Dembélé, 28, just isn’t actually being thought-about, whereas one for Marquinhos, 31, presumably is.
After recovering Désiré Doué, Bradley Barcola, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia over the past match, no injured gamers have been added to the listing on Friday towards Strasbourg (3-3). Nevertheless, doubts nonetheless exist in regards to the presence of Fabián Ruiz and João Neves for this match.
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The final medical report didn’t appear very optimistic for Neves, 21, who apparently has nonetheless not resumed coaching, one month after his final match towards Atalanta.
As for Ruiz, 29, his harm is much less severe, however he might be rested as soon as once more for this journey, on condition that he has strung collectively thigh mishaps because the begin of the season.
However these small PSG issues are nothing in comparison with what Bayer Leverkusen should overcome for this match.
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First, there are the registration issues on the lists, with Jonas Hofmann and Martin Terrier, who have been decisive this weekend, however will be unable to play this match towards Paris as a result of they weren’t registered at the beginning of the season.
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Through the worldwide break, American offensive midfielder Malik Tillman appeared to get injured along with his nationwide crew; Bayer tried to maintain the data secret, however formally introduced his absence for 2 weeks this Sunday.
Additionally, this weekend, Leverkusen hoped to get well two necessary gamers, central defender Jarell Quansah and ahead Patrik Schick. Neither of the 2 may return, and their presence towards PSG is unsure.
In assault, Nathan Telle had a superb begin underneath Hjulmand, however he’s nonetheless injured within the knee and is greater than unsure for this match.
On the listing of confirmed absentees, Argentine worldwide Exequiel Palacios can also be discovered, out for all the first a part of the season, and likewise not registered on the lists. The previous Actual Madrid participant Lucas Vázquez can also be unsure and didn’t play this weekend.
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Lastly, the final absence for this Bayer Leverkusen vs. PSG will convey again reminiscences for the Parisian followers, however the younger Axel Tape, who moved from one membership to a different throughout the summer season, can even not be current. He significantly injured his thigh and will return in roughly a month.