PSG vs Monaco: Dembélé returns, Joao Neves set for 100th

Luis Enrique has revealed the PSG squad for the home match against Monaco in Ligue 1’s third round, with kick-off scheduled for this Friday night, as reported by L'Équipe. The game also carries a big milestone: Joao Neves is set to reach his 100th appearance for the club.

Dembélé comes back

After being rested the previous weekend, Ousmane Dembélé has rejoined the group and is available again. L'Équipe also notes that Luis Enrique said Joao Neves—who had been ill and missed the Lille trip that ended 2-2—will play against Monaco this Friday.

Nuno Mendes sidelined

The only notable absence for PSG is Nuno Mendes. The left-back is serving the final match of a three-game suspension this weekend. To replace him, Luis Enrique has three options: Lucas Digne, Lucas Hernandez, and Warren Zaïre-Emery, who was an unexpected starter at left-back last time out.

Parc des Princes under question

This will be PSG’s first time at Parc des Princes this season, though the pitch was changed at short notice, according to L'Équipe. Luis Enrique summed up the situation ahead of the game: «I hope the pitch is good… we’ll see tomorrow if we can play our football, because if any team needs a good pitch, it’s us», as quoted in the report.

The key now is whether Zaïre-Emery keeps the role or if Luis Enrique chooses another of the backup choices for the left-back spot.