Mbappe and Icardi back for PSG – Tuchel

Kylian Mbappe and Mauro Icardi are fit to play for Paris Saint-Germain against Bordeaux in Ligue 1 this weekend, Thomas Tuchel has confirmed.

PSG’s attacking options have been stretched of late with record goalscorer Edinson Cavani having also been sidelined.

Mbappe and Cavani have been out since they were both hurt in a 4-0 home win over Toulouse a month ago, while PSG lost their last league match at home to Reims without the pair.

But ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League trip to Galatasaray, which Neymar will miss due to suspension, Tuchel’s squad has received a boost.

Speaking at a news conference on Friday, Tuchel confirmed Mbappe and loanee Icardi are both available.

Asked about the combination between Neymar and Mbappe, Tuchel said: “The relationship between the two is the key for us, they can bring us a lot of possibilities.

“Mbappe has been hurt for weeks, we have to be patient, and tomorrow it’s impossible for Kylian to play 90 minutes.

“We have to adapt to the situation and the opponent. Tomorrow, we will be able to play Mbappe and Icardi.”

@TTuchelofficial: “I am very happy with @kimpembe_3. He has worked very hard for several weeks to be back with us!”#PSGlive pic.twitter.com/lY5t8r0Uqz

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) September 27, 2019

Wednesday’s loss to Reims was PSG’s first home defeat in Ligue 1 since May 2018, before Tuchel took charge.

“It’s a good thing to play quickly after the loss,” said Tuchel.

“It’s always hard to find a good mood after a setback; it’s the challenge tomorrow against a good team from Bordeaux, to start winning again.

“It was a lack of intensity. It was a surprise for me because I made some changes to have intensity.

“I hate to lose, it was super hard. We can do better and we’ll improve.”