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PSG Aim to Rebound Against In-Form Rennes Amid Injury Concerns

Paris, France – December 5, 2025 – Paris Saint-Germain will be looking to bounce back from a shock defeat to Monaco when they host a confident Rennes side at the Parc des Princes on December 6th. Following a string of high-scoring victories, PSG stumbled against Monaco, losing 1-0. They’ll aim to turn things around back on home soil.

However, manager Luis Enrique faces injury concerns. Key players Desire Doue and Achraf Hakimi are ruled out, while Nuno Mendes remains a doubt. The potential return of Ousmane Dembele to the starting XI offers a glimmer of hope.

Rennes, despite being without Seko Fofana, are enjoying a rich vein of form, having won their last four matches, including impressive victories over Strasbourg and Monaco. They currently sit fifth in Ligue 1. Manager Habib Beye will be confident his side can cause problems for the Parisiens, especially given their recent defensive vulnerabilities – PSG has only one clean sheet in their last five matches.

Despite Rennes’ attacking prowess, PSG’s strong home defensive record suggests a tight affair. PSG leads Ligue 1 for the fewest “Both Teams to Score” (BTTS) results, and only 17% of their home league matches have seen both teams find the net.

Experts are predicting a PSG victory, noting that the Parisians haven’t lost consecutive games since May 2024. All eyes will be on Ousmane Dembele, who has a strong record against Rennes and is eager to break his goalscoring drought.

Predicted Lineups:

  • PSG: Chevalier, Zaire-Emery, Zabarnyi, Pacho, Hernandez, Neves, Vitinha, Mayulu, Kang-in, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia
  • Rennes: Samba, Ait Boudlal, Jacquet, Brassier, Frankowski, Camara, Rongier, Cisse, Merlin, Lepaul, Embolo

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