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PSG will face Brazilian champions Flamengo in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final on Wednesday.
This match features one of Europe’s top clubs and the leading side from South America in 2025, competing for the international trophy.
Luis Enrique has several fitness concerns to address within his Paris Saint-Germain team. Captain Marquinhos remains out due to a hip issue and will not play against Flamengo. First-choice right-back Achraf Hakimi is also unavailable due to an ankle sprain sustained earlier in December, putting his preparation for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in question.
Ousmane Dembélé, the current Ballon d’Or winner, has returned to full training after recovering from a viral illness that kept him out of PSG’s recent goalless Champions League match against Athletic Bilbao. However, it remains uncertain if he will start, given his inconsistent form and previous injuries.
Enrique has carefully managed the playing time of some key attackers in recent Ligue 1 games. Bradley Barcola and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia have mostly come off the bench, while João Neves has been rested. All three are expected to play significant roles in the final.
Possible PSG starting XI: Chevalier; Zaire-Emery, Beraldo, Marquinhos, Mendes; Vitinha; Neves, Kang-in; Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia.
The match is scheduled to start at 5pm BST on Wednesday, 17th December.
In the United Kingdom, viewers can watch the game live on FIFA’s platforms, available on FIFA+ as part of a partnership with DAZN, offering free access to Intercontinental and Club World Cup matches.
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