Nuno Mendes

Analysis: Mendes missed the start of the 2026/27 campaign due to a red card he received in the Trophee des Champions match against Lens, and his team faced serious struggles over that period, conceding two goals in each of the first three matches. Given that Lucas Digne is not yet adapted to coach Luis Enrique's system, and the fact that neither Lucas Hernandez nor Warren Zaire-Emery fully convinced when deployed at left-back, the Portuguese star will likely see meaningful time on the pitch immediately in both UCL and league play, standing out as an all-around contributor and a dominant force in ground duels.

Aug 20, 2026

Suspended three matches

Mendes has been suspended for three matches by the LFP's disciplinary commission for an elbow thrown late in the Trophee des Champions defeat to Lens.

Analysis: Mendes will miss PSG's opening three Ligue 1 matches as a result, including Sunday's fixture against Rennes, which has been relocated to Brittany, the trip to Lille and the home match against Monaco. He is expected to return for PSG's Champions League opener on September 9 and for Ligue 1 duty against Brest on September 13. Lucas Digne likely to see increased playing time on the left side in his absence.