Luis Enrique will be forced into at least one change when Paris Saint-Germain take on Real Madrid in the Club World Cup semi-final on Wednesday night.
However, Lucas Hernandez - a potential replacement for Pacho - is also banned - after seeing red for violent conduct in the closing stages against the Bundesliga champions.
Presnel Kimpembe is part of PSG’s Club World Cup squad, but he is yet to feature in the competition having made the bench for the Group B clashes with Botafogo and Seattle Sounders.
Considering the Frenchman’s last competitive appearance was almost three months ago as he battles back from an Achilles tendon injury, it is unlikely he will be thrown into a game of such importance with little to no match sharpness.
As a result, Lucas Beraldo is likely to get the nod to partner captain Marquinhos at the heart of the PSG defence.
The rest of the back five should be unchanged for a third straight game with Gianluigi Donnarumma, Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes seeking yet another shutout in the competition.
Joao Neves, Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz are expected to make up the midfield three, but Ousmane Dembele could replace Bradley Barcola in attack after scoring as a substitute against Bayern.
Predicted PSG XI: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Beraldo, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz; Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia.
Suspended: Pacho, Hernandez
Time and date: 8pm BST on Wednesday July 9, 2025
How to watch: 5 and DAZN.
Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford.
