Thomas Tuchel cries out due to players fitness ahead of Champions League clash against Man U

 

Paris Saint Germain will be hoping to put all their loss in the final of the UEFA Champions League last season. 

Thomas Tuchel made history with Paris Saint-Germain when he took the French giants all the way to final in Lisbon. They face an in form Bayern Munich who were unbeaten all through the stages of the tournament. 

Kingsley Colman scored the only goal of the game which saw the Bavarians clinch the Champions League title. 

This season will see Thomas Tuchel side begin their campaign against Manchester united at the Parc De princes on Tuesday night. 

Although, Paris Saint Germain has started their Ligue 1 title with a slow start but are gradually getting into their rhythm. 

Speaking ahead of the game, Thomas Tuchel had cried out over fixtures congestion with large section of his squad just returning from international break. 

It's been gathered that Marqinhos, Julian Draxler, Colin Dagba have emerged as major doubts for the game against Manchester United. 

Tuchel also confirmed the absence of Thilo Kehrer, Juan Bernat and Mauro Icardi. 

While speaking on Thursday press conference, he said: "We have to take responsibility for Neymar and Kylian, who played almost 90 minutes yesterday, and the South Americans who have travelled a lot.

"Maybe we will only have 11, 12 or 13 players available.

"We have a bit of bad luck. Draxler and Marquinhos are doubtful for Manchester too. Colin Dagba had a positive [coronavirus test] with the U21s. In the event of a negative test, he can return to the group." 

Paris Saint-Germain will face Nimes this week in their Ligue 1 clash, and thr manager believes some senior players might be unavailable for the game. 

He said: "Kehrer is injured for a few weeks. Bernat and Icardi are injured, Icardi, a week ago. It's the internal ligament in the knee, it's not too serious but he will miss Nimes and Manchester."