Paris Saint-Germain look to bounce back from their French Cup exit as they host LOSC Lille at the Parc des Princes this Friday. However, Luis Enrique will have to navigate a midfield crisis with João Neves officially ruled out.
The Portuguese sensation, João Neves, is unavailable for the Matchday 18 encounter due to muscle discomfort. On a more positive note for the Parisian giants, Lucas Hernández has recovered from illness and is expected to feature in the matchday squad.
Injury Woes and International Absences PSG’s medical room remains busy, with Ndjantou, Safonov, and Kang-In Lee still sidelined. Adding to Luis Enrique’s challenges, stars Achraf Hakimi and Mbaye are also absent as they prepare for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final this Sunday.
“I am very proud of my players reaching the final,” Luis Enrique stated during his pre-match press conference. “It’s beautiful to see them at this level, even though we are eager to have them back with us.”
A High-Stakes Battle at the Top Lille arrives in Paris as a formidable opponent, currently sitting in the top four. Luis Enrique was full of praise for the visitors: “We are facing a great team. They do many things well, both with and without the ball. This will be a true test of how we handle the aftermath of a defeat.”
📌 Le point médical avant #PSGLOSC ce vendredi.@Aspetar
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) January 15, 2026
Ligue 1 Title Race Update The stakes couldn’t be higher. PSG currently sits in second place with 39 points, trailing leaders Lens by just a single point. With Marseille and Lille trailing closely with 32 points each, a victory tonight is essential for PSG to maintain pressure at the top of the table.
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