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Thomas Tuchel had admitted a “headache” in the national team, as Paris Saint-Germain did not have a large number of older players for their trip from Ligue 1 to Nimes.
Thomas Tuchel is concerned that Paris Saint-Germain only have 11 players available for Friday’s Ligue 1 clash with Nîmes. for coronavirus injuries, suspensions and protocols.
The reigning French champions will be looking for a fifth win in a row when they make the trip to the Stade des Costières on their return to action after a two-week break.
However, Tuchel confirmed in his pre-game press conference Thursday that several players are either definitely out of the game or have serious doubts.
Marquinhos, Marco Verratti, Julian Draxler, Thilo Kehrer, Juan Bernat and Mauro Icardi are injured, Ángel Di María and Layvin Kurzawa are suspended while Ander Herrera has contracted covid-19.
In the meantime, new signing Danilo Pereira and Colin Dagba have been in close contact with players who tested positive for coronavirus and is due for another test on Thursday.
Neymar and Mbappé also doubt
There are also questions about the physical form of Neymar and Kylian Mbappé at the back of a stacked international match list, which is of concern to Tuchel, especially with Manchester United will reach the Champions League next Tuesday.
“Draxler, Verratti and Marquinhos will not play against Nîmes and they have doubts to face Manchester [in the Champions League]”Tuchel said.
“Herrera has been infected with covid-19. Danilo has been in contact with Cristiano Ronaldo, so he cannot be with us.
“Dagba was also in contact with Maxence Caqueret with the U21 – We will see today if it is still negative in the test so that it returns to the group.
“Kehrer is still injured and will be absent for a few weeks. Bernat is also absent and finally Icardi was injured in a training session last Wednesday in the internal ligament of the knee.
“It’s not a big deal, but he won’t be with us against Nimes and against Manchester United.
“We need an ambitious and courageous team for tomorrow. We want to attack and not score goals. We want to be ready for Manchester United.
“On the other hand, you have to be careful with those who have just returned from the international break like Mbappé and Neymar. We may only have 11, 12 or 13 players.
“Tomorrow will be a headache, but we want to push the team to win before taking on Manchester United.”
Tuchel criticized PSG for a lack of transfer activity before the signings of Danilo, Moise Keane and Rafinha at the end of the window.
Sports director Leonardo did not take Tuchel’s comments kindly and invited the German coach to leave the club if he is not happy with his financial support.
Speaking for the first time since Leonardo’s interview, Tuchel said: “I heard it clearly. I have given my opinion. In football I never take things personally.
“We haven’t had any contact since. I’ve been working with the players for two weeks, that’s what I like the most.
“As a group we are all very close. But conflicts can happen. We have given our opinions and I don’t take anything personally. I am here to fight for the best for the team. Now we move on. “
Source: m.allfootballapp.com
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