PSG set for Man City test as Luis Enrique tempers talk
No PSG players made L'Equipe's Ligue 1 Team of the Week despite a 3-1 win over Le Mans, underlining a below-par display before the trip to Manchester City.
The piece argues PSG's attack starts with Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes, whose runs, width and recovery speed create space for forwards and could be decisive against Manchester City.
Luis Enrique and Ousmane Dembele speak at 5:45 PM CET before PSG's Champions League trip to Manchester City at the Etihad on Wednesday night.
PSG's chances of signing Rayan Cherki are reportedly slim after his 2024 U-turn for Borussia Dortmund left Paris 'very angry', with the fallout still not digested inside the club.
Luis Enrique has named a 23-man PSG squad for Manchester City away in the Champions League, with Alessandro Longoni and Senny Mayulu out injured.
PSG face Erling Haaland at the Etihad with the City striker needing one goal to pass Sergio Aguero as their top Champions League scorer and match Ruud van Nistelrooy's 60-goal mark.
Ruben Dias called PSG 'the best team in Europe' before Wednesday's Etihad clash, saying Manchester City are excited to test themselves against them.
PSG head to Manchester City as back-to-back European champions, while City await an appeal over financial rule breaches that could threaten their domestic and Champions League future.
PSG need Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Matvey Safonov to raise their level at Manchester City after an uneven start, with the champions facing a crucial early Champions League test.
Luis Enrique is expected to restore PSG's strongest side at Manchester City, with Ousmane Dembele and Nuno Mendes set to return and Vitinha, Joao Neves and Fabian Ruiz likely to anchor midfield.
Ousmane Dembele's managed minutes before Manchester City have sparked debate, with Christophe Dugarry warning PSG's cautious approach could 'end in a clash' over rhythm and match fitness.
Luis Enrique said PSG 'aren't the clear favourites' for the Champions League, but relishes tests against Manchester City and Barcelona as Paris chase a third straight European crown.
Luis Enrique said 'Paris is special' and credited the trust of PSG's hierarchy and Luis Campos for extending a rare long-term spell as he pushes to improve further.
PSG visit City as two-time holders, with Opta giving them a 32.0% win chance. Ousmane Dembele, Ferran Torres and Vitinha are key as Paris seek a 10th straight unbeaten tie against English clubs.
PSG did not pursue Ayyoub Bouaddi in 2026 because Luis Enrique and Luis Campos felt midfield was already covered before he joined Manchester City.
PSG are reportedly monitoring Manchester United defender Leny Yoro as 'shock' 2027 suitors, though competition for places could affect any move.
