PSG is gradually recovering all its lifeblood. Two days before the long-awaited round of 16 first leg of the Champions League against Real Madrid, Mauricio Pochettino’s staff had confirmation this Sunday that Neymar, on the flank since November 28 and his sprained ankle against Saint-Étienne (3-1), is heading for a return to the group.
Indeed, as was already the case the day before, the Brazilian participated normally in the session this Sunday. The last training scheduled for Monday, at Camp des Loges, will allow us to test ourselves once again. But the likelihood of seeing him sit on the sidelines on Tuesday is growing.
Herrera on time
Ander Herrera could also be available for the clash against Merengue. The Spaniard, victim of an injury to the left thigh, resumed collective training as planned this Sunday morning. Again, Monday’s session will decide his presence with the group for the reception of Madrid. On the other hand, for Sergio Ramos, much more behind on his recovery program, this is not the trend.
The former Madrid player still hasn’t returned to training with the group. It would be surprising if the Parisian staff took the slightest risk, especially since the position of central defender is largely filled with Marquinhos, Kimpembe, Kehrer and the return of Abdou Diallo who participated in the session this Sunday with the team. His teammate Idrissa Gueye was also present. The midfielder is applying for a place in the starting XI against 13-time Champions League winners Real.
Except for a setback, Pochettino already knows that he can count on Messi, Mbappé and Angel Di Maria in attack, replacing against Rennes on Friday evening after suffering from a calf, but who is training without worry now. In addition, the Parisian technician will have to decide for the position of goalkeeper. After two consecutive games as a starter, Gianluigi Donnarumma has just given up his place to Keylor Navas during PSG-Rennes (1-0). A sign in the perspective of Real? Recovered from Covid-19, the young Edouard Michut resumed collective work this Sunday.