If Mauro Icardi is fit enough to begin in Wednesday’s Champions League clash paris Saint-Germain head coach Thomas Tuchel is uncertain.
Has been ruled out hurt along with France forward Kylian Mbappe, although Brazilian Neymar remains suspended.
Icardi, who joined PSG to a season-long loan from Inter Milan earlier this month, he would start up front but Tuchel is unsure about his illness as the Argentine only played half an hour up to now this season, coming on as a substitute in Saturday’s 1-0 win over Strasbourg.
“I really don’t know precisely how fit he is,” Tuchel stated. “I really don’t know how long he can play, maybe he should start or possibly Eric Choupo-Moting could start. Everybody knows we miss out a few strikers but that I trust the players I have for this match .”
The champions go back to the stage for the very first time because their elimination by Manchester United in the round of 16 last season.
Tuchel was eager to play down the value of the visit of 13-time European champions Real.
“This game will not pick everything. I would like people to play our game, harshly and perform to win,” Tuchel said.
“We have put last season behind us and we’re looking ahead. We have made changes, there are new players and we’ve gained experience.”
Club Brugge host Galatasaray in the other Group A game on Wednesday.
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