The PSG coach decided to rest Neymar and Keylor Navas for the French Cup tie this Wednesday against Pau. Edinson Cavani did not make the squad either, but that is to do with his possible move to Atletico Madrid.
PSG are in action in the last 16 of the French Cup this Wednesday. They will do so away to Pau who are fourth in the National League (the third tier). A match which should not cause the Parisians too many problems.
Precisely because of that, Thomas Tuchel preferred to rest Keylor Navas and Neymar. "We have to share the minutes around. If we want to play with intensity, we have to give the other players a chance," the German explained in his pre-match press conference.
Edinson Cavani did not travel either although that is because of his possible departure for Atletico Madrid. And the thing is although Al-Khelaifi is continuing to insist on him staying in Paris, 'Los Colchoneros' are not letting go. They are very interested in the Uruguayan.
Who has entered into the squad is Layvin Kurzawa. Negotiations between the French club and Juventus for a swap deal involving Mattia De Sciglio were going very well. However, everything has seemed to go pear shaped earlier this week.