Paris Saint-Germain’s last training session before hosting Monaco on Thursday afternoon began with joy and good humour. The day after exercising the call option, Gonzalo Ramos was welcomed by a guard of honor and a few pats from his partners, a usual custom whenever an important event occurs in the life of the Parisian group. Just over 24 hours before the clash against Monaco on Friday evening at the Parc des Princes (9pm kick-off), an enthusiastic and happy group has gathered to prepare as best they can. Day 13 of French League 1.
Luis Enrique only had two training sessions to make final tests and some adjustments in preparation for the match after the international break. The Spanish coach is missing Marquinhos, who suffered a minor injury to his right thigh and will be absent for the next ten days, and Warren Zaire Emery, who will be out of action until the end of the year due to a sprain in his right ankle. Long-term injured players Presnel Kimpembe and Nuno Mendes are also added.
Asensio and Danilo Pereira are ready
In order to compensate for these various absences, the Parisian technician brought in a few Parisian youngsters to the first team. Midfielder Ceni Maiolo, 17, has been present with the group since last week, and was back with the professionals on Thursday afternoon, as was Sherif Naga. The young Portuguese left-back (18 years old) finds his place in the professional team after already working with it last season.
We will also notice the presence in training of Marco Asensio, who has been absent since the fourth day of the French League, and Danilo Pereira, who has fully recovered from the hamstring injury he suffered at the beginning of the month. The Spanish striker and Portuguese defender are usually among the group that Luis Enrique will call up for this match against the third team in the French League.
