Didier Deschamps still holds Randal Kolo Muani in high esteem and, during his last press conference, he quickly returned to the turnover set up by Luis Enrique and the lack of playing time for the French international.
“If he could give Kolo Muani a little more playing time, that would suit me a little more,” he smiled.
Can he start on Sunday against Montpellier?
Aware that the situation is complicated, the former Nantes player is increasing his efforts but has not started a match for a month.
It was against his former team (2-0, February 17) at La Beaujoire.
In recent weeks, Luis Enrique and his staff have noted the investment of Gonçalo Ramos and the energy he puts into matches, without being terribly effective.
“Kolo Muani has 1600 minutes (1532 to be precise) of competition at the highest level,” Enrique said this Saturday.
I'm very happy with him, he plays inside, outside, right... When he plays and trains, he gives his all.
Gonçalo Ramos has 1500 minutes (1349 exactly), he is ready too.
This is what we want, no matter the minutes.
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Mbappé back on the bench?
For the trip to Hérault, the Spanish technician should continue his rotation policy and could therefore start the former Frankfurt player while nearly 18 players will leave the capital during the international break, except Marquinhos, injured in his tendon. Achille who continues his work of recovery.
In the middle, Ugarte, who did not start on Wednesday during the Coupe de France quarter-final against Nice (3-1), could make his return.
Ditto for Achraf Hakimi and Danilo Pereira in defense.
Less dashing in recent weeks, the Moroccan also suffered in the middle of the week and could find his right lane, where Warren Zaire-Emery is not always comfortable.
Called up with Portugal, the former Porto player could also start.
On the attacking front, Barcola, in a slight decline since the first leg against Real Sociedad in the round of 16 of the Champions League, has a chance of regaining playing time. In this sector, the competition is tough with 6 players for 3 places.
Considering the upcoming international meetings during which Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé should continue, we can bet that at least one of the two will blow.
The probable composition of PSG
Donnarumma - Hakimi, Danilo (cap.), Beraldo, Hernandez - Zaire-Emery, Ugarte, Vitinha - Dembélé, Kolo Muani, Barcola.