Luis Enrique, the PSG coach, expressed his great admiration for Nuno Mendes, qualifying him as one of the most complete players he ever had the opportunity to train. This statement comes on the eve of the crucial move of his team to Marseille, a particularly anticipated and potentially complicated match for the Parisian club. The PSG is going through a difficult time in terms of availability of key players, with already confirmed absences and new uncertainties on the staff.

PSG’s difficulties worsen with new injuries. After losing Ousmané Dembélé and Désiré Doué, the club now faces uncertainty about Bradley Barcola. The young attacker experienced muscle discomfort during the training and did not participate in the entire session. This situation raises doubts as to its presence for the Classic against OM, and Luis Enrique should keep it on the bench as a precaution. In addition, João Neves is a package for the match, thus reinforcing PSG’s midfield issues.

Along with these sporting concerns, the Ballon d’Or 2025 will be presented at a prestigious ceremony at the Théâtre du Châtelet. The Brazilian Ronaldinho, former winner, will have the honour to present the trophy to the rewarded player, whose identity remains uncertain. Although several names are advanced, including Ousmané Dembélé and Lamine Yamal, the expectation is strong and the suspense remains complete. Finally, the OM-PSG match could be affected by adverse weather conditions, with heavy rains and severe storms planned in Marseille, which could even lead to a postponement of the event.