Will Kylian Mbappe be fit for the Champions League? PSG make big decision ahead of Real Sociedad clash after resting star forward against Lille

The 25-year-old France international is set to return to the PSG line-up for their upcoming Champions League clash against Real Sociedad on Wednesday. Mbappe had previously picked up an ankle injury during the 3-1 win over Brest in the Coupe de France - where he scored the opening goal in the 34th minute.

Speaking in Tuesday's press conference ahead of the first leg, PSG boss Luis Enrique offered an update on Mbappe's fitness. "Kylian Mbappe is available, just like the other players," he said. "When a team has a player like Kylian Mbappe, of course we know that the more he plays the better, because we all benefit from that. There is no doubt about it. He could have played [on Saturday] if it had been a final, but it wasn't, it was not worth the risk."

Enrique made the decision to rest Mbappe during their last outing against LOSC Lille last weekend, where his side were once again able to secure a 3-1 win. In his absence, PSG played two players up front in a traditional 4-4-2 formation, with both Randal Kolo Muani and Goncalo Ramos featuring. Both players were on the scoresheet during the game.

The first leg of their round of 16 tie is now approaching on Wednesday, as they host Sociedad who currently sit in seventh place within La Liga. Mbappe has three goals to his name in the Champions League this season and his return to the line-up will act as a huge boost to PSG.