Two days before Monaco vs PSG, both coaching staffs are already dealing with an injury crisis. Between long-term injuries, muscle setbacks, and new discomfort picked up during recent preparation matches, squad rotations are severely limited.
Paris has managed to contain the damage but is without several midfielders, while Monaco arrives with an overloaded medical room and a depleted defense.
The result: at least ten confirmed absences and several regular starters still doubtful. Final lineup decisions are expected at the last minute after medical examinations and on-field fitness tests.
Confirmed absences and major doubts for Monaco vs PSG
Confirmed absentees — PSG: Quentin Ndjantou — thigh surgery, out for several weeks; Fabian Ruiz — knee injury, absent since January; Senny Mayulu — confirmed calf issue. Monaco: Mohammed Salisu — long-term injury, removed from UEFA list; Takumi Minamino — long-term injury; Paul Pogba — long-term injury; Lukas Hradecky — still unavailable; Eric Dier — injured; Pape Cabral — injured; Kassoum Ouattara — injured.
Doubtful — PSG: Ousmane Dembélé — minor discomfort after the Rennes match; João Neves — shoulder knock, awaiting verdict.
Monaco: Maghnes Akliouche — muscle alert in the hip; Lamine Camara — Achilles tendon knock, caution advised; Christian Mawissa — not yet back training with the group. Good news for Monaco: Ansu Fati has recovered and played 30 minutes in the last match. A high-tension clash with makeshift squads.
