PSG are hoping for Mbappe’s return in the match against Bayern Munich

Meanwhile, Gaultier denied that PSG were considering naming Mbappe as a substitute to intimidate their opponents in the 2020 Champions League final, won 1-0 by the Germans in Lisbon.

“If he is on the teamsheet he will have to play, but I don’t know for how long,” the coach said.

Lionel Messi and Marco Verratti were also included in the squad following PSG’s 3-1 defeat in Monaco on Saturday, their second loss in a row and their fourth in 10 matches in 2023.

There have also been doubts about Bayern’s form, but they have lost just once all season and are top of the Bundesliga.

PSG’s slump has raised the prospect of another disappointing early exit from the Champions League for the Qatar-owned club.

They have exited the competition in the last 16 in four of their last six campaigns, including against eventual winners Real Madrid last season.

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