What if some Parisian players had already booked their deckchairs? For the final appointment of the year, PSG are expected to take their foot off the gas.
An early departure on vacation at PSG? Pacho (and Marquinhos) are already in suitcase mode before Christmas. According to Le Parisien, Willian Pacho is not expected to travel for the Coupe de France round of 32 against Vendée Fontenay Foot, a way for Luis Enrique to offer early rest to one of the most heavily used players of the season.
Squad management before the Christmas break
The fourth most-used player in the squad, the Ecuadorian defender is paying the price for a marathon 2025. The staff would rather prevent than cure. A similar relaxation plan is also being considered for Vitinha, Nuno Mendes, Fabian Ruiz or João Neves, all serious candidates for a quick rest.
This final match of the year will also be the 67th of an overloaded schedule, played just days after the Intercontinental Cup final won against Flamengo. In other words, the mood will be more about squad management than all-out battle. With no match before the Christmas break, the temptation to rotate is total. Marquinhos, fit again but still fragile, could also stay home, opening a golden opportunity for Lucas Beraldo.
In goal, Renato Marin could start—unless the coach opts to relaunch Lucas Chevalier. After Safonov’s show in the Intercontinental Cup, the hierarchy may have shifted. One thing is certain: some Parisians are already closer to vacation than to the pitch.
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