PSG vs Atalanta:Mbappe ready to play in the champions league against Atalanta says Tunchel
Kylian Mbappe was expected to stay out injured longer ((GettyImages)
PSG vs Atalanta: The French striker suffered a nasty ankle injury last month in Coupe de France final.
Kylian Mbappe is set to return to action for the French champions as they take on Atalanta in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.
The youngster was expected to be out for much longer following the knock.
But, Coach Tuchel has hinted that he will be with the team for the encounter.
“If he has a good training session today and nothing extraordinary happens, he will be with the team tomorrow,” Tuchel told his pre-match press conference.
“We are very happy that he is with the group and that we can have the possibility of finishing the match with him.”
Paris Saint Germain will face the surprise team of this season champions league Atalanta with Mbappe injured Edinson Cavani and Thomas Meunier choosing to leave the club.
The burden lies on their Brazilian superstar Neymar who single-handedly took Tunchel’s side past the round of 16-tie against Borussia Dortmund.
However, the presence of Mbappe will relive the pressure on Neymar, although tuchel believes he can carry the team.
Mbappe has registered 30 goals and 18 assists in all competitions for PSG this season ahead of Mauro Icardi and Neymar.