Mbappe expected to be in PSG squad for Lyon clash

Kylian Mbappe is set to be included in Paris St Germain's squad for Sunday's Ligue 1 game at home to Olympique Lyonnais.

Published : Sep 18, 2021 19:08 IST

Kylian Mbappe sustained an injury during PSG's 1-1 draw at Club Brugge on Wednesday. - REUTERS
Kylian Mbappe sustained an injury during PSG's 1-1 draw at Club Brugge on Wednesday. - REUTERS
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Kylian Mbappe sustained an injury during PSG's 1-1 draw at Club Brugge on Wednesday. - REUTERS

Kylian Mbappe is set to be included in Paris St Germain's squad for Sunday's Ligue 1 game at home to Olympique Lyonnais after picking up an ankle injury in the Champions League this week although he will face a last-minute test.

Coach Mauricio Pochettino said the France striker had been recovering well from the injury sustained in the 1-1 draw at Club Brugge on Wednesday.

"He has trained with the group with some caution. We're happy with the evolution and tomorrow we will see how he responds," Pochettino told a news conference on Saturday.

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Lionel Messi is expected to start with Neymar for his first game at the Parc des Princes after playing 30 minutes in a 2-0 win at Stade de Reims last month and the full game at Brugge.

PSG leads the Ligue 1 standings with a maximum 15 points, seven ahead of Lyon which has won its last two games after a stuttering start to the season and beat Rangers 2-0 in the Europa League on Thursday.

The capital side will again be without ex-Real Madrid centre-back Sergio Ramos, still recovering from a left thigh injury, and midfielder Marco Verratti who has not regained full fitness after picking up a knee injury on international duty with Italy.

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