Paris Saint-Germain Bolsters Squad with Injury Returns Ahead of Bayern Munich Semi-Final

Paris Saint-Germain welcomes back Vitinha, Hakimi, and Mendes ahead of the Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich on April 28, 2026.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 27, 2026, 4:09 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from YSScores

Defensive Reinforcements Return Following Domestic Rest

The tactical planning for Luis Enrique has been significantly aided by the timely return of his preferred defensive options. Reports from Le Parisien indicate that Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes have overcome recent fitness concerns that clouded their availability following the club’s April 19 fixture against Lyon. Both full-backs were granted a period of targeted recovery while the rest of the squad maintained group training. Their return provides PSG with the essential width and recovery speed necessary to counter Bayern’s aggressive wing play, a factor that has historically been decisive in their European encounters.

Vitinha Overcomes Heel Inflammation for Midfield Inclusion

In the engine room, the Parisians are set to welcome back Vitinha after a brief spell on the sidelines. The Portuguese international missed the recent Ligue 1 match against Lyon due to right heel inflammation, an injury that had initially threatened his participation in the Champions League semi-final. However, Vitinha resumed full group training over the weekend, moving without discomfort. His technical composure and ability to link the defensive line to the attack offer an additional layer of stability for Enrique’s side as they aim to reach their second consecutive European final.

Managing the Fitness of Hernandez and Ruiz

The fitness of Lucas Hernández and Fabián Ruiz also appears to have stabilized following a period of technical uncertainty. Ruiz, who had been managing a minor knock earlier in the week, successfully participated in limited minutes against Lyon and has shown no adverse reaction in subsequent training sessions. Hernández, a crucial figure in the central defense, has been cleared by the medical staff to start, ensuring that PSG can deploy a familiar and robust backline. This surge in availability comes as a relief to a squad that had previously been hampered by a mid-April injury spike.