PSG Squad Update: Kolo Muani and Kimpembe Omitted for Monaco Clash
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has announced its squad for the upcoming Ligue 1 match against AS Monaco, with notable absences including Randal Kolo Muani and Presnel Kimpembe. Both players, despite being fit, have not been selected by coach Luis Enrique, raising questions about their future at the club. The match is set to take place at the Stade Louis-II, marking the last Ligue 1 game of the year for PSG.
Kolo Muani, who has been a top scorer for the French national team in 2024, finds himself sidelined for the second consecutive match after being omitted from the squad against Lyon. Enrique, when questioned about Kolo Muani's exclusion, remained tight-lipped, stating, "I could explain (my decision) but I don't. Decisions say it all. It's very clear. And I always say that situations are reversible. All of them. Absolutely all of them. But I don't go into the details of my decisions. I never have." This statement suggests a firm stance from the coach regarding player selections.
Kimpembe, who has been recovering from a long-term injury, was also left out of the squad despite training with the team. His absence has sparked intrigue, especially as he has not played in over a year and a half. Speculation about Kolo Muani's future at PSG is growing, with potential transfer rumors linking him to clubs like Manchester United and AS Monaco as the January transfer window approaches.
Full PSG Squad for the Match Against AS Monaco
The 21 players selected for the match against AS Monaco include key figures from the squad, with the exception of Nuno Mendes, who is sidelined due to a thigh injury. The complete squad is as follows: - Goalkeepers: Donnarumma, Safonov, Tenas. - Defenders: Hakimi, Marquinhos, Hernandez, Beraldo, Skriniar, Zague, Pacho. - Midfielders: Ruiz, Vitinha, Lee, Mayulu, Zaire-Emery, Neves. - Forwards: Ramos, Dembélé, Asensio, Doué, Barcola.
Despite the absence of Kolo Muani and Kimpembe, PSG will rely on its remaining squad members to secure a victory against a strong AS Monaco side, currently sitting third in the Ligue 1 standings. The match promises to be a crucial encounter as PSG looks to end the year on a high note.
