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Paris Saint-Germain could be without several key first-team players for their second — and final — pre-season match against Manchester United on Saturday.
The defending Champions League title holders returned to action against Spanish side RCD Mallorca at the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix on Wednesday evening.
Following their visit to RCD Mallorca’s home venue, Luis Enrique’s men will travel to Gothenburg and face Manchester United at the Gamla Ullevi in Sweden.
United In Focus has now taken an early deep dive into seven PSG players who could potentially miss or play cameo roles against Michael Carrick’s side this weekend.
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Paris Saint-Germain's Spanish headcoach Luis Enrique gestures as he speaks during a press conference at the Campus Paris Saint-Germain in Poissy, in the western outskirts of Paris on January 27, 2026, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League first round day 8 football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle.
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1. Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)
Achraf Hakimi received an extended break after the Morocco skipper captained the Atlas Lions to the quarter-finals of the World Cup before France knocked them out.
Achraf Hakimi’s stats at the World Cup:
2. Nuno Mendes (Portugal)
Nuno Mendes was part of a Portugal squad that made an early exit from the knockout rounds of this summer’s World Cup after a last-16 defeat to Spain.
Nuno Mendes’ stats at the World Cup:
3. Joao Neves (Portugal)
Just like Portugal teammate Nuno Mendes, Joao Neves was called up for international duty this summer and has been on an extended World Cup break.
Joao Neves’ stats at the World Cup:
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4. Ousmane Dembele (France)
Ousmane Dembele came within touching distance of reaching a third World Cup final in his career before Spain overcame France in a 2-0 semi-final victory last month.
Ousmane Dembele’s stats at the World Cup:
5. Bradley Barcola (France)
Much like Ousmane Dembele, Bradley Barcola was in the France squad that failed to secure a third-place finish after England’s 6-4 win over Les Bleus at the World Cup.
Bradley Barcola’s stats at the World Cup:
6. Fabian Ruiz (Spain)
Fabian Ruiz went the full distance at the World Cup after Spain reached the final and defeated 2022 champions Argentina in a 1-0 win after extra time.
Fabian Ruiz’s stats at the World Cup:
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7. Marquinhos (Brazil)
Marquinhos reached the knockout rounds of the World Cup with Brazil before the five-time champions suffered a 2-1 defeat to Norway in the last 16.
Marquinhos’ stats at the World Cup:
PSG players have been reporting back to the PSG Campus in Poissy for pre-season training at different intervals across July and August due to the World Cup.
Man Utd and PSG’s pre-season friendly clash is slated for a 4pm UK kick-off time at the Gamla Ullevi in Sweden on Saturday.