The Racing Club de Lens prepares to face Paris Saint-Germain on the fourth day of Ligue 1, a game that will take place at the Parc des Princes on Sunday, September 14, 2025. Lens coach Pierre Sage selected a group of twenty-one players for this crucial match. This list includes two new summer recruits, Odsonne Édouard and Abdallah Sima, who will make their first appearance. Desired Doué, despite a muscle injury, encourages his teammates from afar. The Parisian team, meanwhile, is confronted with the pain of Ousmane Dembélé’s injury, whose return to the field too early led to a prolonged absence.

In a context of renewing the composition of the captain’s team, a vote in the locker room is planned at the PSG, a tradition initiated by Luis Enrique. Marquinhos should retain his role as captain, but new leaders could emerge with the departures of Gianluigi Donnarumma and Presnel Kimpembe. This situation offers an opportunity for experienced or young players, already well integrated, to distinguish themselves and embody the club’s values on and off the pitch. The importance of this vote lies in its ability to identify players who are popular with the entire staff to represent the MTP.

Paris Saint-Germain expresses its gratitude to the Spanish Royal Football Federation for the careful management of Fabian Ruiz’s injury, which was able to continue his care in Paris from the first day. This approach contrasts with the frustration of the Parisian club with what it perceives as a lack of responsibility on the part of the Fédération Française de Football, particularly regarding the injury of Ousmane Dembélé, who could keep him away from the grounds for several weeks. The MTP stresses the importance of the well-being of its players and the need for mutual respect between institutions to avoid such incidents.