Fri Nov 22 22:55:16 UTC 2024: ## PSG’s Injury Concerns Ahead of Crucial Bayern Munich Clash

**Paris, France** – Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique faces a crucial decision regarding his squad selection ahead of Tuesday’s crucial Champions League clash against Bayern Munich. Several key players are returning from international duty with injury concerns adding to the complexity.

Forward Nuno Mendes is recovering from a sprained ankle sustained while playing for Portugal. While Luis Enrique described the injury as “not serious,” his availability for the Bayern game remains uncertain. Similarly, winger Ousmane Dembélé, who withdrew from the French national team with a hamstring issue, is expected to return but his fitness level is still being assessed.

The most significant injury concern surrounds Portuguese forward Gonçalo Ramos, who suffered an ankle injury on the opening day of the season. Although he is expected to return to full training on November 25th, his readiness for match action remains unknown. Luis Enrique stressed the need for careful squad rotation, acknowledging the demanding schedule and the importance of managing player workload.

PSG currently sits atop the Ligue 1 table with 29 points, six ahead of second-placed AS Monaco. However, their Champions League campaign is less impressive, finding themselves in 25th place in the 36-team standings. The upcoming match against Toulouse, while important, is secondary to the Bayern Munich game in the manager’s mind.

Despite the injury concerns, Luis Enrique expressed confidence that Dembele will recover, stating the injury was “nothing serious.” The manager will assess the fitness of all returning players in training before finalizing his squad for the pivotal Bayern Munich encounter.

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