PARIS – Brazilian superstar Neymar could make his latest
comeback from injury for Paris Saint-Germain at home to Lille on
Friday, coach Thomas Tuchel has said.
"Neymar feels good, he has trained well and will be in the group for
tomorrow's match," Tuchel told a news conference on Thursday.
The 27-year-old has been out of action since injuring his thigh in an
international friendly in October.
But even before that blow his season has been hampered by injury
problems though he had played well when fit.
"The quality of Neymar is definitely an asset for the team," said
Tuchel. "He is a decisive player."
After hosting Lille, the Ligue 1 leaders PSG then have a glamour trip
to Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday.
They won the Paris meeting between the sides 3-0 - without the
injured Neymar - to help take control of Group A. PSG have already
secured qualification to the last 16 and will confirm first place in
the group with a draw in Madrid.
Tuchel said French World Cup winning striker Kylian Mbappe was a
doubt for the Lille match with illness while Ander Herrera, Marco
Verratti and Loic Mbe Soh were all unavailable.