Paris Saint-Germain will face the European Supercup against Tottenham without João Neves, due to a two-game suspension from a red card received at the World Cup final against Chelsea. This suspension, which also deprives him of the Ligue 1 match against Nantes, represents a hard blow for the team, but the club has put in place a specific training program to maintain its form and shift the peak of its preparation. At the same time, the PSG strengthened its staff with the arrival of Illia Zabarnyi, a Ukrainian central defender, who signed for five seasons after a transfer of 63 million euros.

In a lively mercato context, Bradley Barcola clearly expressed his desire to stay in Paris Saint-Germain, rejecting the offers of Liverpool and Bayern Munich. This determination, as well as his exemplary attitude since his arrival, reassured the club, which refused several proposals for his player. Negotiations for a contract extension, which is currently in progress until 2028, are under way, reflecting PSG’s willingness to keep this nugget and offer it a future within the club.

João Neves’ suspension raises questions about the consistency of disciplinary sanctions, as it extends to UEFA and national competitions following an incident at a FIFA tournament. This situation is seen as unusual and could significantly impact the composition of the team during key moments of the season. Despite this absence, PSG strives to minimize the consequences by optimizing Neves’ preparation and maintaining team morale.