Hakimi at the Heart of Paris' Injury Crisis Ahead of Lille Clash

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Paris Saint-Germain head coach Louis Enrique has named the squad for Sundays clash with Lille in Ligue 1, the seventh round of the season. This marks the first time since his arrival that Enrique lists 18 players for a match spanning league and cup commitments, plus European duties. At the top of the list is Ashraf Hakimi, with several stars unavailable due to injuries that have disrupted Paris for weeks.

Injury Woes, Standings and Lineup Talk

PSG sit second with 15 points, level on goal difference with Marseille and ahead of Lyon after the early fixtures. They have enjoyed recent momentum, including a 2-1 win at Barcelona in the Champions League, while Lille beat Roma 1-0 in the Europa League to keep European dreams alive for both clubs.

The Parisian club will miss several regulars due to injuries. Captain Marquinhos, Ousmane Dembélé, Fabián Ruiz, and Khvicha Kvartatskhelia are among those sidelined. The squad for Lille includes three goalkeepers: Lucas Shovaliyev, Matvei Safonov, and Renato Marin, with Ilia Zabarnyi and Hakimi in defense. Lucas Hernandez is set to start at left back, while Lucas Peraldo may come in for Willian Bacho. In midfield, Sini Mayolo, Vitinha and Warren Zaïre-Emery are expected to feature, and the attack could see Goncalo Ramos paired with Lee Kang-In and Bradley Barcola.

PSG and Lille have met 104 times in all competitions. PSG have won 45 times, Lille 32, with 26 draws. PSG have scored 152 goals to Lille 111 in their head-to-head, according to Transfermarkt.

Le Parisien reports that Enrique plans five changes to the lineup seen against Barcelona. The expected starting XI includes: GK Lucas Shovaliyev or Matvei Safonov; defense with Ilia Zabarnyi and Hakimi; Lucas Hernandez at left back; Lucas Peraldo coming in for Willian Bacho; midfield with Sini Mayolo, Vitinha and Warren Zaïre-Emery; attack featuring Goncalo Ramos, Lee Kang-In and Bradley Barcola.

Injury notes point to further absences and ongoing recoveries, with Marquinhos, Ousmane Dembélé, Fabián Ruiz, and Kvartatskhelia among the names sidelined. The article highlights a season with a crowded physio room as PSG look to navigate the challenges ahead.

Note: The 104th meeting in dominance versus Lille remains a landmark fixture in Ligue 1 history, with PSG looking to extend their head-to-head edge even as injuries bite. The club will hope a deeper squad can translate into results in a demanding period for Paris football.

Punchline 1: If injuries keep piling up, PSG might start the match with a starting XI named after the club’s medical staff — the most well-known players in town.

Punchline 2: In Paris, the only thing louder than the fans could be the hum of the physio room as more players sign in for rehab rather than for kickoff.