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PSG Hosts Lille on Friday as Enrique Urges Patience in January Window

The coach frames the match as a reset after the Coupe de France exit, emphasizing finishing.

Le milieu de terrain de l'AS Monaco Mamadou Coulibaly après son carton rouge reçu face à Lyon au Stade Louis II le 3 janvier 2026.
L'attaquant de Lens Rayan Fofana lors de la victoire (3-0) face à Toulouse en L1 au Stadium le 2 Janvier 2026.

Overview

  • Kickoff is set for 21:00 at the Parc des Princes, with second‑place PSG able to move above leaders Lens with a win before Lens plays on Saturday.
  • PSG list João Neves on individual work for a muscle issue, Quentin Ndjantou on a care protocol, and Kang‑In Lee and Matvey Safonov on adapted programs.
  • Luis Enrique said there will be no rush in January recruitment, calling the team’s trajectory positive despite the cup defeat.
  • Enrique highlighted finishing as a key area for improvement and noted Lille have consistently posed problems, with the reverse fixture ending 1‑1.
  • After the Coupe de France exit, Enrique said a lighter schedule will change training load, with an upcoming Champions League trip to Lisbon on the horizon.