Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed that star forward Ousmane Dembele will be given a brief period of rest to manage his heavy physical workload following a demanding summer. Consequently, the French international has been ruled out of the upcoming Ligue 1 fixture against Lille before returning to full squad training next Monday morning in Paris.
Davide Ancelotti has opened up about his man-management philosophy following Lille's 2-0 victory against Angers. The head coach explained why building strong personal relationships with his squad is always his primary focus.
World Cup cult hero Orlando Gill is soon to finalize his transfer from San Lorenzo to Lille. The Paraguay goalkeeper pushed for his move to Ligue 1 to be soon finalized after rejecting an approach from Monza.
Man City remain interested in Enzo Fernandez despite agreeing an £86m deal for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. Enzo Maresca wants further midfield reinforcements after Rodri's departure to Barcelona, but Chelsea's £120m asking price remains a major obstacle to any deal.
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