Paris Saint-Germain have been handed a major double injury boost ahead of their crucial Champions League showdown against Bayer Leverkusen, with star forward Ousmane Dembélé and defensive leader Marquinhos both officially named in the traveling squad.
The French champions head to Germany with significantly renewed confidence as they prepare for a vital match to solidify their position in the group stage.
Dembélé, one of the club’s key attacking players, is set for his first match back following a spell on the sidelines with injury. His availability provides a significant, and much-needed, creative and offensive injection for the team.
Alongside him, captain Marquinhos also returns to the squad to shore up the defence, bringing essential leadership and experience back into the starting lineup options for manager Luis Enrique.
Their return provides welcome relief for the coaching staff, whose squad depth has been rigorously tested in recent weeks across domestic and European commitments. The combined quality and experience of the two starting-calibre players will be vital in navigating the demanding European fixture schedule, particularly after a recent run of mixed form.
Despite the positive news, the team is not at full strength. The official squad list confirms that two key midfielders, Fabian Ruiz and Joao Neves, will both miss the trip to Leverkusen as they continue their respective injury recoveries.
Nonetheless, the re-integration of Dembélé and Marquinhos is expected to immediately lift both the morale and technical quality of the team as PSG seeks a decisive victory to take command of their Champions League group.