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PSG stars Dembélé and Hakimi return for crucial Man City match

Paris Saint-Germain's Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi reacts after scoring his teams second goal during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Ajaccio at the Parc des Princes in Paris on May 13, 2023. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

PSG stars Dembélé and Hakimi return for crucial Man City match

Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League fate could be decided in Wednesday’s crucial encounter with Manchester City. Currently sitting just outside the qualification spots, PSG desperately need a positive result at home against Pep Guardiola’s side, who are also fighting for progression to the next round.

The French champions have received a timely boost ahead of the match, with key players Ousmane Dembélé, Achraf Hakimi, and captain Marquinhos all returning to training on Monday. The trio, who missed PSG’s recent 2-1 victory over Lens, are expected to feature against Manchester City.

Their return comes at a crucial moment for PSG, who currently trail City by just one point in the group standings. With only two matches remaining in the group stage, both teams are aware of the high stakes involved in this encounter at the Parc des Princes.

The presence of Dembélé, Hakimi, and Marquinhos will significantly strengthen Luis Enrique’s side as they aim to secure a vital win and boost their chances of reaching the Champions League knockout stages.

By Vihaan Mehrotra

In the heart of Bangalore lives and works Vihaan Mehrotra, one of modern India's most insightful sports analysts. His childhood passion for cricket and field hockey evolved into a successful career. His daily column in Bangalore's digital media covers all significant world sporting events, from cricket matches to badminton tournaments. As a sports betting expert, he developed his own methodology for analyzing team statistics. His IPL match predictions are renowned for their 75% accuracy rate.

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