Paris Saint-Germain receives Leipzig in the Champions League on Tuesday evening at 9 p.m.
For Thomas Tuchel's men, victory is imperative in order to remain in contention for qualification in the round of 16 of the competition.
For this challenge, the German coach can count on Neymar and Kylian Mbappé, his two jewels.
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It was three months ago, almost to the day: at the top of the "Final 8", Paris Saint-Germain played in the Champions League final against Bayern Munich (1-0 defeat).
Tuesday is another "final", much less enviable, that the Parisians will play against other Germans.
Against Leipzig, in the fourth match of this group stage, PSG has no room for error if it still wants to qualify for the knockout stages.
Mbappé in verve
The Parisians are third in their group after losing two matches against Manchester United (2-1) then Leipzig (2-1).
The finalist of the last Champions League, also beaten last weekend in Monaco in Ligue 1 (3-2), must therefore recover when it comes to facing the Germans, trained by Julian Nagelsmann.
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The good news for the Parisians is that Kylian Mbappé and Neymar are back.
The golden duo of PSG scored 171 goals with the club from the capital and could be aligned from the start of the Parc des Princes.
The world champion returned to the form of the France team and scored twice in the Principality.
His thigh injury is just a bad memory.
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Without Icardi nor Kimpembe
Neymar, injured in the adductors and who had made an express return trip to Brazil to show his injury, played the last half hour in Monaco and will start tomorrow.
"We need him, it is absolutely necessary for him to play. He has the capacity, the confidence, the quality and the experience. He is the key player for us and he can physically handle matches like that." , assured Thomas Tuchel, who does not hesitate to speak of "final".
uncertainty Verratti and Herrera, package of Kehrer, Draxler and Gueye against RB Leipzig.
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On the other hand, striker Mauro Icardi is forfeited, as are Julian Draxler, Idrissa Gueye, Thilo Kehrer and Juan Bernat.
As for Marco Verratti and Ander Herrera, they are uncertain.
Finally, in the absence of Presnel Kimpembe, suspended, captain Marquinhos, used in midfield since the start of the season, will return to his natural position as central defender.
The future of Tuchel in dotted lines
A sign that the match is of the utmost importance, Nasser Al-Khelaifi and Leonardo were present Monday afternoon at PSG training.
An elimination at this stage is unimaginable for the outgoing finalist, one of the biggest budgets on the continent who has always avoided this trap since the arrival of its current Qatari owner in 2011.
It would even be a real industrial accident, which has not happened for sixteen years.
This could precipitate the departure of Thomas Tuchel, at the end of his contract next June.