Advantage Man United? PSG set to be without EIGHT top players ahead of UCL clash

Paris Saint-Germain could be without up to eight first-team players y host Manchester United in UEFA Champions League opener on Tuesday night. During Thursday's press conference, PSG manr Thomas Tuchel expressed his disappointment with so many players facing a spell on sidelines and fact that he'd have to juggle competitions with a limited number of players at his disposal. PSG will travel to Nimes on Saturday for a Matchday 7 fixture in Ligue 1. 

Thomas Tuchel is aware his side will have to be at ir best on Tuesday to score a win over Red Devils. last time se sides met was back in 2019 when PSG dramatically exited Champions League after a 3-1 loss at home.

"We are missing too many players. It is challenge w to find a starting XI able to win (against Nimes) because that is best preparation for Manchester," he said during press conference. 

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PSG injury crisis deepens ahead of Man United tie

On Thursday, Thomas Tuchel gave a blunt assessment of his side's injury crisis, stating he might just be left with 11 fit players by time Man United visit Paris next week. Julian Draxler, Marquinhos, both picked up injuries and are doubtful for Champions League group st fixture. Colin Dagba tested positive for COVID-19 while he was away on national duty with France U21s. Or first-team stars like Thilo Kehrer, Juan Bernat and Mauro Icardi are all ruled out due to injury. Icardi might face a longer spell on sidelines after struggling with a ligament issue in his knee. 

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While Man United visit Parc des Princes on Tuesday, Tuchel will be without ar host of stars on Saturday when his side travels to Nimes. Danilo Pereira remains fit to play but will be out of weekend fixture as PSG's medical staff has advised against using player since he came in contact with Cristia Ronaldo while on international duty; Ronaldo tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week.

Marco Veratti is ar player out for weekend after picking up an injury with Italy. Also, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe will likely be rested on Saturday, as both players racked up minutes with Brazil and France respectively. One player who will be available for selection is Ander Herrera, who was earlier ruled out after testing positive for COVID-19

PSG are entering Saturday's Ligue 1 match as fourth-placed side. In six matches, Parisians have won four and lost twice. Nimes are currently 13th with eight points in six games.

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(Im Credits: Man United Official Website, PSG Twitter)