PSG players away on international duty, five in France U17 squad

Luis Campos said PSG’s 'hunger is still there' as they chase a third straight Champions League, citing the squad’s desire to work together and prioritise the collective.
PSG have 14 players away on international duty in the combined September-October break, with schedules listed for Marquinhos, Hakimi, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia, Vitinha and others.
Ferran Torres said he watches his World Cup final goal daily and uses 'positive or negative' comments as motivation, as the PSG forward reflects on success and criticism.
France Under-17 have named five PSG players for October friendlies in Spain against the United States on 3 October and the Netherlands on 6 October.
Kylian Mbappé said his mother 'fell in love' with Liverpool, but he chose PSG in 2017 because he wanted to stay in Paris and become 'a star in my hometown'.
Former PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye, now at Aston Villa, is highlighted as having a point to prove on Senegal duty after limited club minutes but encouraging displays.
PSG right-back Achraf Hakimi will stand trial after France’s Court of Cassation rejected his final appeal against a rape charge. The Morocco international denies wrongdoing.
New PSG forward Ferran Torres said he misses former Barcelona team-mate Pedri 'very much', while settling in Paris after scoring 7 goals in his first 6 appearances.
Kvaratskhelia's slow PSG start - 0 goals and 1 assist in 5 league games - is linked here to Bradley Barcola's €145m exit, which removed fierce left-wing competition under Luis Enrique.
Diego Lugano said he joined PSG in 2011 to 'make history' but found a club 'not ready', with basic facilities and little player support at the start of the QSI era.
Barcelona players reportedly jest about Ferran Torres' move to PSG, while the forward has started well in Paris with 7 goals in 6 competitive matches.