Luis Enrique weighs PSG rotation in Ligue 1 before Bayern return as Hakimi ruled out
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique is weighing the need for squad rotation in Ligue 1 as the team prepares for a crucial Champions League return leg against Bayern Munich. PSG holds a six-point lead in the league with four games remaining, but recent heavy rotation led to a surprise loss to Lyon. Achraf Hakimi has been ruled out, adding to the challenges ahead of the high-stakes Bayern clash.
- ▪Luis Enrique is considering rotating his PSG squad in Ligue 1 to manage player fatigue before the Champions League second leg against Bayern Munich.
- ▪PSG has a six-point lead over Lens in Ligue 1, with a postponed match between the two set for May 13.
- ▪Achraf Hakimi has been ruled out due to injury, limiting PSG's defensive options ahead of the Bayern clash.
- ▪PSG lost 2-1 to Lyon in a recent Ligue 1 match despite fielding a rotated lineup, raising concerns about squad depth.
- ▪The battle for Champions League qualification remains tight, with Lyon, Lille, and Marseille all in contention for top-four spots.
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