On the eve of this trip to Brittany for PSG, the state of the Paris squad is forcing the staff to adjust their options, especially in midfield. The club has confirmed bad news with the absence of Senny Mayulu, reducing rotation solutions just as the young midfielder had been earning more playing time in recent weeks.
The same situation applies to Fabian Ruiz and Quentin Ndjantou, who are still unavailable and will not make the trip. Ndjantou is recovering after successful surgery on his right hamstring, Ruiz continues his treatment program, and Mayulu will remain under medical care for the next few days due to a minor issue in his left calf.
Midfield Absences Force Tactical Adjustments for PSG
For the Paris Saint-Germain staff, the objective remains clear: maintain the leader’s momentum despite a packed schedule. Luis Enrique is expected to rely on his usual core, with a tightened midfield and a fast attacking trio to make the difference. The team’s attacking depth partly offsets the absences in midfield.
On the Rennes side, the home team will look to use its home advantage to unsettle the favorite and regain confidence following the dismissal of coach Habib Beye. An interim manager is expected to take charge unless there is a last-minute change. Roazhon Park remains a venue capable of upsetting the hierarchy, especially against a Paris side slightly weakened in rotation, with intensity, pressing, and quick transitions forming the basis of Rennes’ plan.
