Paris Saint-Germain is gearing up for its anticipated clash on Wednesday against Newcastle United in the eighth and final round of the league stage in the UEFA Champions League, amidst a more reassuring atmosphere compared to the previous match against Auxerre, which saw the absence of seven players, including a large number of key elements, affecting coach Luis Enrique's options at the time.

The Spanish coach confirmed that the team will benefit from the return of several important players before the European encounter, with Nuno Mendes, Achraf Hakimi, Fabian Ruiz, Joao Neves, and goalkeeper Matvey Safonov expected to be available, bringing Paris Saint-Germain's roster closer to completion at a crucial time of the season.

Speaking about the return of the injured players, Luis Enrique explained that the atmosphere within the team is extremely positive, noting that the last training session saw almost complete readiness of all players, before commenting in his usual style that the UEFA Champions League is an exceptional motivator, as this continental competition accelerates players' recovery and makes everyone feel fully prepared to engage in major matches.

The coach also specifically mentioned Achraf Hakimi, who has been absent from the team since his injury against Bayern Munich last November, confirming that the player returned in good condition after participating in the Africa Cup of Nations and took part in the last three training sessions with the group, adding that the final decision regarding his participation will be made before the match, with a likelihood of his inclusion in the squad for the encounter against Newcastle.

Enrique spoke about the transfer market: "We are still focused on the market, we prefer young talented players, and Drew could be an important player for the future. It's important to stay open in the market, which is something I have been asked about repeatedly, and we are still ready to sign young players if the opportunity arises."

In a friendly atmosphere, Paris Saint-Germain's coach jokingly teased the young talent Drew about his future ambitions, saying with a smile: "50 goals and 50 assists," indicating great confidence in the player's abilities and the desire to motivate him to give his best in the coming period.