Paris (AFP)

Is Kylian Mbappé likely to be back against Atalanta Bergamo? "Honestly I have no idea," PSG coach Thomas Tuchel said on beIN sports on Wednesday before the friendly against Sochaux (L2), citing a "super short" healing time for the injury of his striker .

“I saw Kylian every day at the training center, he works a lot with physiotherapists, almost 24 hours a day,” he said, with a bitter smile. But it's super short. We decided to take stock on Saturday with the doctor to find out if it is possible that he is on the bench against Atalanta. But I don't expect too much ... "

Another source of concern for the German technician, the state of health of his environment Marco Verratti, victim of a calf injury in training according to RMC.

The Italian "could withdraw" for the quarter-final against Atalanta on August 12 in Lisbon, according to French radio and beIN sports.

A new blow to a week before the match for the Parisian coach, who had summoned for this final preparatory meeting at the Parc des Princes a group of 22 players, which does not include Layvin Kurzawa, injured.

The only good news for Tuchel: the return of the left side Juan Bernat on the ground, in a disaster area after a long recovery.

"I really hope he can play 60 minutes without problems, then practice (Thursday) without problems. It would mean that he might be available against Bergamo, because he is a key player," Tuchel confided.

"There are a lot of things that we must wait because we are already missing Tanguy Kouassi, Edinson Cavani and Thomas Meunier (at the end of the contract on June 30, Editor's note). These were players who were very reliable for us during this Champions League campaign, we miss these three players and in addition several others are injured, "he lamented.

The executives of the Neymar team, Angel Di Maria (who will be suspended against Atalanta), Marquinhos, Thiago Silva, Mauro Icardi, Thilo Kehrer, or Presnel Kimpembe were left to rest for this last rehearsal before the C1, by precaution.

This last game behind closed doors against Sochaux will be used to give playing time and rhythm to the elements less used since the resumption.

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