PSG has always had top international players at the club, more than ever over the last several seasons. This means that Luis Enrique will have a quiet training ground after this weekend as players join up with their national sides.
Paris Saint-Germain has 17 players representing nine countries at three levels over the international break. Six players representing France at senior, U21, and U19 levels will be away from the club. That included Desire Doue, who earned his first call-up to the Le Bleus senior team.
PSG faces Marseille on Sunday in Le Classique before we pause for the international break. The Parisians could extend their lead in the standings over their rivals to 19 points with a win.n.
The international head coaches hope that players will get through the game without any injury concerns, with many national teams playing in important games such as the UEFA Nations League and FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.
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