PSG Confirm Two Major Returns And Six Absentees As Paulo Cesar Names Squad Vs Leuven

Head coach Paulo César has confirmed his squad for this continental UEFA Women’s Champions League fixture. The return of Olga Carmona delivers huge relief on the left flank of the Parisian defense thanks to her big-match experience.

The presence of Dutch midfielder Jackie Groenen also provides a vital technical boost in the center of the pitch. Alongside defender Thiniba Samoura, who spoke in the pre-match press conference, these returns strengthen the defensive foundation of Paris Saint-Germain ahead of this second European matchday.

The technical staff of Paris Saint-Germain must deal with several notable absences across all departments:

• Océane Toussaint → The French goalkeeper is ruled out for this home European fixture.
• Maren Groothoff → The 17-year-old Dutch goalkeeper is also sidelined for the visit of the Belgian side OH Leuven.
• Krstić → The Paris Saint-Germain player remains unavailable for inclusion in the matchday squad.
• Basil → The Parisian player is not on the team sheet for this continental clash.
• Leuchter → The Dutch forward is unfit to take her place in the attacking line.
• Kanjinga → The attacking player completes the list of 6 absentees for Paris Saint-Germain.

Following a 1-1 draw away to Real Madrid, the Parisian women are targeting their first victory in this league phase. Currently sitting 9th in the overall standings, Paris Saint-Germain look to pull clear of their Belgian opponents who occupy the 11th spot in Europe.

Kick-off for this clash against OH Leuven is scheduled for 9:00 PM local time (3:00 PM ET) at the Campus PSG in Poissy. Fans can follow the entire game live on the streaming platform Disney+ in Europe or via Paramount+ in the United States.