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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will resume training on July 27, 2026, with a largely reshuffled squad due to the absence of World Cup participants. According to Le Parisien, the first session will focus on medical tests for players like Matveï Safonov, Lucas Chevalier, Illia Zabarnyi, Lucas Beraldo, Dro Fernandez, Senny Mayulu, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The 14 players who competed in the World Cup will return on a staggered basis, receiving four weeks of vacation calculated from their national team's elimination date. Exceptions include Fabián Ruiz and five French internationals (Lucas Hernández, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Désiré Doué, Bradley Barcola, Ousmane Dembélé) plus new signing Lucas Digne, who get only three weeks. Willian Pacho (Ecuador) and Ibrahim Mbaye (Senegal), eliminated in the round of 32, are expected in early August. Vitinha, João Neves (Portugal), and Marquinhos (Brazil), eliminated in the round of 16, may be available for the Trophée des Champions against Lens. Injured Nuno Mendes will take extra time to recover, while Achraf Hakimi (Morocco), eliminated in the quarterfinals, will return later.
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The return to training is fast approaching for Paris Saint-Germain. According to Le Parisien, the double European champions will resume training on July 27, though with a significantly reshuffled squad due to the absence of players who participated in the 2026 World Cup.
First Day Back
For the opening session, manager Luis Enrique will be able to count on the following players:
- Matveï Safonov
- Lucas Chevalier
- Illia Zabarnyi
- Lucas Beraldo
- Dro Fernandez
- Senny Mayulu
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
The first day will be dedicated to a series of medical tests.
Staggered Returns for World Cup Participants
The 14 players who took part in the World Cup will return on a staggered schedule. PSG has planned to grant four weeks of vacation to each player, calculated from the date their national team was eliminated.
Exceptions: Reduced Rest Period
An exception has been made for Fabián Ruiz and the five French internationals:
- Lucas Hernández
- Warren Zaïre-Emery
- Désiré Doué
- Bradley Barcola
- Ousmane Dembélé
- Lucas Digne (new signing)
Their rest period will be limited to three weeks.
Expected Return Timelines
| Player(s) | National Team | Elimination Stage | Expected Return | |-----------|---------------|-------------------|-----------------| | Willian Pacho (Ecuador), Ibrahim Mbaye (Senegal) | Round of 32 | Early August | | Vitinha, João Neves (Portugal), Marquinhos (Brazil) | Round of 16 | Possible availability for Trophée des Champions vs. Lens | | Nuno Mendes (Portugal) | Round of 16 (injured) | Will take additional time to return to full fitness | | Achraf Hakimi (Morocco) | Quarterfinals | Slightly later return |
Note: Nuno Mendes sustained an injury during Portugal's 1-0 defeat to Spain on July 6.
Published: 07/21/2026 — 21:13 Updated: 07/21/2026 — 21:14
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