Spanish coach Luis Enrique was concerned about the situation of two key PSG players, Nuno Mendes and Akliouche, after the match against Strasbourg. Both suffered muscle discomfort in the final minutes of the match, which generated uncertainty about their availability for the next duel with Barcelona.
Nuno Mendes, who had replaced Digne in the second half, left the match with a muscle problem that has not yet been confirmed by the club's medical department. The defender left the field with the score in favor of PSG (1-2) and the team finished the game with ten players after his departure. The incident occurred shortly after Dembélé scored his goal and before Doué's final goal, which sealed PSG's 1-3 victory. There is no definitive diagnosis or recovery time available, leaving technicians with the task of assessing risk before the next appointment.
Akliouche also finished the match with muscle discomfort, although his injury appears to be less serious than Mendes'. The French striker was on the bench for most of the second half, and his departure did not significantly alter the dynamics of the match, which ended with a victory for PSG.
Amid these concerns, Luis Enrique expressed his satisfaction with the result and the team's performance. "I'm happy. We knew we would have difficulties, but we finished the game positively," commented the coach. He highlighted that PSG managed to regain control in the second half and that the quality of the players who came off the bench was decisive. “We have shown our mentality,” he added, emphasizing the need for all players, even those with fewer minutes, to be prepared to compete.
PSG's next challenge will be the confrontation against Barcelona, where Mendes' availability and Akliouche's condition will be critical factors. The club's medical staff will continue to monitor the condition of both players, while coach Luis Enrique must decide whether to keep the starters or look for alternatives in the squad. The situation will be kept under surveillance as the match date approaches, with the hope that both players will be fit to contribute to the team's success.