Is Neymar playing tonight? PSG vs St-Etienne Coupe de France final team news

Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will square off against St-Etienne in French Cup final 2020 this week. match will be played on Friday (Saturday according to IST). re has been lack of clarity on questions such as  - is Neymar playing tonight against St-Etienne in final, citing his injury concerns over course of season. 

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Coupe de France final live: Tuchel speaks on Neymar injury concerns 

Ahe of French Cup final 2020, PSG manager Thomas Tuchel spoke on Neymar injury concerns. manager tried to clear air on most asked question by fans of Ligue 1 champions - Is Neymar playing tonight? Tuchel claimed that Neymar has returned in good shape and form post coronavirus induced lockdown, although he wasn't surprised at his quick recovery. 

manager, ahe of French Cup final, claimed that Neymar does not find it difficult to apt to training sessions. Neymar was given minutes in previous two friendlies and he will be on field to play St-Etienne in final, Tuchels asserted, describing him as a player who is decisive in key moments during big games. 

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Coupe de France final live: Neymar injury concerns post Waasland-Beveren game

In previous game, PSG were up against Belgian side Waasland-Beveren. Although Ligue 1 champions netted seven goals, while conceding none, Neymar claimed that he could have been injured probably attributing it to physicality of gameplay by his opponents. However, speaking to beIN Sports, Tuchel rubbished off Neymar injury concerns, claiming that re were no injury issues with Brazilian and he is match rey. 

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Coupe de France final live: Team news 

Tuchel has a fit squ ahe of French Cup final, except for left-back Juan Bernat who is doubtful for game. No player is facing any sort of suspension, much to relief of manager. However, St-Etienne will have to cope with  absence of Kevin Monnet-Paquet. striker is set to miss game, having sustained a long-term injury. On or hand, defender William Saliba will not be available for clash, having returned to his parent club Arsenal on conclusion of his loan deal.

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