In camera, sick Mbappé… where is PSG two days from Dortmund?

2020-03-09T15:04:17.893Z

At D-2 of the knockout stages of the Champions League against Dortmund, Paris SG is preparing in less than optimal conditions.

Paris Saint-Germain will play its season on Wednesday against Dortmund, alone against its fate. Alone, because there will be no 12th man at the Parc des Princes. The Champions League second knockout round will be held behind closed doors, as the Ministry of Sports announced on Monday. A blow for PSG, back to the wall after its defeat in Germany in the first leg (2-1) and perceived as a "handicap" in the words of its coach, Thomas Tuchel. Eliminated at the knockout stage in the last three seasons, the Parisians had already experienced a strange preparation, they who learned the postponement of the Ligue 1 match in Strasbourg Friday, the day before the match and a few hours after their arrival in Alsace.

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Paris therefore had the weekend to rest before its big meeting. But not sure that all players will be at 100% of their means. This is what Le Parisien advances on Monday, revealing that Kylian Mbappé did not even show up at the Camp des Loges. The French striker suffers from a sore throat and should quickly learn more about "the exact nature of his ailment." He is however expected to return to training on Tuesday, the day before the reception for Dortmund.

Thiago Silva and Gueye treated each other on Sunday

The other big question remains Thiago Silva. Sunday, L'Équipe explained that the Brazilian defender was receiving treatment and working, without losing hope of being operational on Wednesday. His forfeit was almost activated following his thigh injury against Bordeaux (4-3). Even if he is physically recovered, the Paris captain is not guaranteed to start the match, between his worrying performances (including the first leg against Dortmund) and his lack of rhythm. The Senegalese midfielder Idrissa Gueye also went through the infirmary on Sunday, to treat a minor minor pain to an adductor. More than minor sores, Paris Saint-Germain could wake up with a big headache Thursday morning in the event of elimination from the Champions League.