Paris Saint-Germain has been dealt with a substantial blow ahead of the highly anticipated Psg vs Marseille tie in Ligue 1, as three key players have already been ruled out for Sunday night’s encounter. The clash holds great importance for PSG as they seek to regain pole position in the league standings.
PSG vs Marseille: Major Absences Confirmed Ahead of Le Classique
PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN announced on Sunday that Achraf Hakimi, Fabian Ruiz and Quentin Ndjantou will miss PSG vs Marseille in Ligue 1 on Matchday 21 due to being unavailable to play.
The two clubs are playing their biggest match of the season at the Parc des Princes, with kickoff set for 8:45 PM local time. The two clubs share the same stadium and will be playing each other for one of French football’s most famous rivalries.
Achraf Hakimi Suspended for Le Classique
PSG manager Luis Enrique faces a major task in reshuffling his team’s defence when his club faces Marseille in an upcoming French league match, owing to the unavailability of Achraf Hakimi, who is suspended for the match due to his red card in PSG’s previous Ligue 1 match against Strasbourg. The absence of Hakimi removes a vital attacking and defensive threat from the right flank, which affects the tactical balance of PSG.
Injury Woes Weaken PSG’s Midfield and Defense
Other than that, Fabian Ruiz and Quentin Ndjantou are yet to recover from their injuries and hence are expected to be out of the next game. Their unavailability is affecting the depth of Paris Saint Germain’s squad, especially for the most demanding game – psg vs marseille.
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PSG vs Marseille: Ligue 1 Table Context
Going into their game with Marseille, Paris Saint-Germain sit second in the Ligue 1 log, with 48 points after 20 games, just a point behind current leaders Lens but with one game in hand.
Marseille, on the other hand, are currently occupying the fourth spot on the table, accumulating 39 points and still in the running to qualify for the UEFA Champions League, and as such, the two teams’ match is crucial.
High Stakes in PSG vs Marseille Showdown
Given the situation facing the two teams in the title race and the champions league positions, the French ligue 1 match up of psg vs marseille is set to be a closely contested and tightly contested fixture. Despite the challenges that PSG faces in terms of suspensions and injuries, theteam is expected to rise to the occasion as it plays at home.
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