Paris Saint-Germain has named Ferran Torres and Mika Godts in the squad for the Rennes match. Nuno Mendes is suspended, while Barcola, Mayulu and Mbaye are not travelling. The lineup signals changes for the Ligue 1 opener.
Paris Saint-Germain has confirmed its squad for the opening Ligue 1 fixture against Rennes, with Ferran Torres and Mika Godts both making their first appearance in the group. The announcement comes as the club faces several notable absences, including Nuno Mendes, who is serving a three-match suspension, and Senny Mayulu, Bradley Barcola, and Ibrahim Mbaye, all of whom will not travel to Brittany.
The inclusion of Ferran Torres, who joined PSG this summer from FC Barcelona, and Belgian international Mika Godts, recently signed from Ajax Amsterdam, marks a significant shift in the team's attacking options. Their selection for the trip to Rennes at 20:45 on Sunday reflects the club's intent to integrate new talent early in the season. Meanwhile, the absence of Barcola and Mbaye, both reportedly attracting interest from Liverpool and other clubs during the transfer window, adds intrigue to the squad dynamics. Senny Mayulu, who recently extended his contract with PSG until 2031, is also left out by coach Luis Enrique, a decision that stands out given his long-term commitment to the club.
PSG's defensive line will be without Nuno Mendes, whose suspension removes a key option on the left flank. The rest of the squad features familiar names such as Safonov, Chevalier, Longoni, Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Zabarnyi, Digne, L. Hernandez, Vitinha, Joao Neves, Fabian Ruiz, Zaïre-Emery, Dro Fernandez, Beraldo, Dembélé, Kvaratshkelia, Doué, Akliouche, alongside the two newcomers. The match will be broadcast live on Ligue 1+, with coverage also available through L'Équipe.
Squad announcements and player rotations have become a focal point for fans and analysts, especially at the start of the season when new signings and transfer market activity can quickly reshape team strategies. The decision to leave out players like Barcola and Mbaye, both linked to potential moves abroad, may indicate ongoing negotiations or tactical considerations. For context, the importance of high-profile sporting events and their broadcast arrangements was highlighted recently when Canal Sur Televisión prepared to air a special bullfight from La Malagueta for its 150th anniversary, as detailed in this report on a major Andalusian event.
As PSG prepares for its Ligue 1 opener, the focus will be on how quickly Torres and Godts adapt to the squad and whether the absence of key players affects the team's performance. The club's approach to integrating new arrivals and managing suspensions or transfer-related absences could set the tone for the early part of the season. With the French league known for its competitive balance, every selection decision carries weight, especially for a club with PSG's ambitions and expectations.
