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Eight players could miss PSG vs Liverpool Champions League tie as Arne Slot handed boost

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However, the Sweden international is now in line to return to action for the first time since he broke a bone in his leg when being challenged by Micky van de Ven during his side’s 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur just before Christmas.Speaking on the eve of the game, Arne Slot confirmed that while Isak won’t start in Paris, he could feature if required. He said: "He finished close to a week of team training sessions; he can play a part, otherwise I wouldn't take him."I didn't take him to the Etihad because we felt he wasn't able to get a performance yet.



We think we can get a performance out of him now, but not to start."However, Liverpool will be without Alisson Becker, Conor Bradley, Wataru Endo, Stefan Bajcetic and Giovanni Leoni for the game. Towards the end of the season we expect him to be fit again."Meanwhile, PSG are expected to be without Bradley Barcola, Fabian Ruiz and Quentin Ndjantou for the game.Although the Ligue 1 champions confirmed on Tuesday that Barcola is back in full training and is working his way back to full fitness, it is being reported in the French press that the forward won’t be risked.But speaking on Tuesday, Luis Enrique said: "If he’s [Barcola] still unwell, he won’t play tomorrow.

He’ll tell us when he’s ready. He’s lacking a little confidence.”WORLD CUP LEGENDS: The stars who lit up football’s greatest tournament - Buy the Special Edition todayOn the game, Enrique said: "We're going to try to have the ball more than Liverpool, a very good team with quality players and a very good coach.