Paris (AFP)
PSG star striker Kylian Mbappé, in recovery phase since a thigh injury occurred late August, will be absent for the match against Reims, scheduled Wednesday (21:00) at the Parc des Princes, said Tuesday his trainer Thomas Tuchel.
"I want the medical staff to find a solution with as few risks as possible, we still have to validate their speed level, and for that we still need some training," Tuchel told a press conference. suggesting that Mbappé could make his comeback against Bordeaux next Saturday.
Edinson Cavani (hip), Mauro Icardi (adductor), Thilo Kehrer and Julian Draxler, both injured on one foot, and Colin Dagba (ischios) will also be absent. The middle Marco Verratti is suspended.
"+ Edi + is good, I think he will be able to return to training this week." For Mauro (Icardi), this could be the next one: Colin (Dagba), Thilo (Kehrer) and + Drax + run but their return is not yet so close, "said the Paris coach.
That of winger Pablo Sarabia, spared in Lyon (1-0) last Sunday after receiving a blow in the Champions League against Madrid, is meanwhile expected.
"We miss a lot of quality players because of injury, it's important to stay calm, we have to accept it," said Tuchel. "But it's still possible to find possibilities."
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