Nuno Mendes
PSGBack available for UCL final
Mendes (thigh) returned to full training Tuesday and will be an option for Saturday's Champions League final against Arsenal, the club posted.
Analysis: Mendes had been limited to individual work down the stretch of the league campaign after a right thigh issue sidelined him for three straight matches, but his return to full team training is a major lift for PSG ahead of the biggest game on their calendar. The Portuguese left-back gives coach Luis Enrique his first-choice option back on the left side for the Budapest showdown, with the club clearly managing his recovery carefully to have him at peak level against Arsenal. Mendes will be expected to make a solid impact against the Gunners before turning his focus to the World Cup, where he should slot in as a starter along Portugal's back line.
Trains individually
Mendes (thigh) has returned to individual training but remains unavailable for Sunday's season finale against Paris FC, according to the club.
Analysis: Mendes has now missed three consecutive fixtures with a right thigh discomfort, and while his return to individual sessions is an encouraging step forward in his rehabilitation, he has not yet progressed to collective training and will not feature against Paris FC. Lucas Hernandez is expected to continue at left-back, with PSG keeping their most important players protected ahead of the Champions League final against Arsenal on May 30.
Not available yet
Mendes continues to receive treatment for his right thigh discomfort and will miss Wednesday's clash against Lens, according to the club.
Analysis: Mendes had already been ruled out of Sunday's clash against Brest as a precaution, and his continued treatment confirms he is not yet ready to return to action. Lucas Hernandez is expected to continue at left-back in his absence. The Portuguese will hope to recover ahead of Sunday's season finale derby against Paris FC, although PSG are managing their squad carefully with the Champions League final against Arsenal on May 30 firmly in mind as the club's absolute priority.
Won't face Brest
Mendes is dealing with right thigh discomfort and will receive treatment over the coming days, ruling him out of Sunday's clash against Brest as a precaution, according to the club.
Analysis: Mendes has been managing his fitness carefully throughout the final stretch of the season and the club is taking no risks with the Portuguese left-back ahead of the Champions League final against Arsenal on May 30. Lucas Hernandez is expected to start at left-back in his absence, with PSG clearly prioritizing having Mendes fully available for the showpiece European finale rather than risking any aggravation in a league fixture with nothing significant at stake.
Returns to bench
Mendes (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Angers.
Analysis: Mendes has been included in the squad after being sidelined since suffering a thigh issue during the Champions League win over Liverpool, with the coaching staff set to ease him back via the bench in line with the initial expectation surrounding his return. The Portuguese full-back's availability could not come at a better time for PSG, who are gearing up for a packed run-in that includes Tuesday's Champions League semifinal against Bayern Munich, and some minutes off the bench against Angers should serve as the ideal tune-up ahead of that massive showdown. Lucas Hernandez is set to retain the left-back spot in the meantime as Mendes works his way back to full fitness.
Back fit for Angers clash
Mendes recovered from his thigh issue and is available for Saturday's clash against Angers, the club announced.
Analysis: Mendes has been out since suffering a thigh issue during the Champions League win over Liverpool, with Lucas Hernandez stepping in at left-back while he was sidelined. His return couldn't come at a better time for PSG as they gear up for a packed run-in, especially with Tuesday's Champions League semifinal against Bayern Munich looming large. The Portuguese full-back is unlikely to be thrown straight into the starting XI, but getting some minutes against Angers should be the ideal tune-up ahead of that massive showdown.
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