Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernandez, two central defenders of Paris Saint-Germain, will be available for the Supercoupe d’Europe and the recovery of Ligue 1, despite their suspension for the rest of the World Cup clubs. This suspension is a direct result of the red cards received in the quarter final against Bayern Munich, a match won 2-0 by the PSG. This is a tough blow for coach Luis Enrique, who will have to adjust his defense for the next games, including the semifinal against Real Madrid and potentially the final. However, FIFA’s rules provide that suspensions related to red cards or accumulated warnings are not postponed to other competitions, allowing the two players to participate in the Supercute d’Europe in Udine and the recovery of Ligue 1 in Nantes.

At the same time, an important meeting is planned between Kylian Mbappé and Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, president of Paris Saint-Germain, during the semifinal of the Club World Cup in New York. This meeting marks the first since the transfer of Mbappé to Real Madrid. Tensions had recently pitted the player and the club, with complaints from Mbappé’s entourage about unpaid pay and bonus issues. However, a positive step was taken with the withdrawal of a complaint of moral harassment. The discussions between the two men should take place in an atmosphere of mutual respect, with a desire to maintain a positive relationship, as Nasser Al-Khelaïfi pointed out in a recent interview.

The outcome of the semifinal between Paris and Real Madrid is a matter of great expectation. The game, which will take place at the MetLife Stadium, is considered a major duel for a place in the final of the Club World Cup. The prognosis is shared, but the stake is clear: a victory would allow one of the two clubs to consolidate its position among the greatest. This meeting also raises questions about the future of Kylian Mbappé and his relationship with his former club, but the management of the PSG ensures that the meeting will take place with respect and good humour.