Paris Saint-Germain will host Lyon at the Parc des Princes in Ligue 1 on Monday 26 October after the home match was moved from its original Sunday date. Ahead of the game, Luis Enrique said PSG accepted the change.
Match moved to 26 October
The Ligue de Football Professionnel said the fixture was rescheduled following an order from the Prefecture of Police. AFP via Flashscore said the game was put back at the behest of the Paris police. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:30 CET.
Luis Enrique on the change and the Ballon d'Or
Luis Enrique said: "If it’s better for us to play on Monday given the current situation, then we’ll accept that without any problem."
Luis Enrique said: "It doesn't interest me in the slightest. I remain focused on the match."
AFP via Flashscore said the rescheduling of the game would inevitably affect the Parisian delegation at the Ballon d'Or, according to club sources. AFP via Flashscore said PSG has a record 10 nominees, led by Ousmane Dembele and Fabian Ruiz.
Table position before the game
PSG and Lyon are level on 14 points before the match, with Lyon ahead on goal difference. PSG are second and Lyon are first.
Luis Enrique said: "Three or four weeks ago, we were still a long way behind the top team in the table. And now, we have the chance to go top."
Luis Enrique said: "It’s important for us to be as high up the table as possible."
Injuries and Lyon reference
GOAL says PSG beat Barcelona 4-2 in the UEFA Champions League. AFP via Flashscore says PSG lost three players to injury in their Champions League win over Barcelona on Wednesday.
AFP via Flashscore says Dembele and Marquinhos suffered thigh injuries, while Khvicha Kvaratskhelia faces knee surgery and a longer absence.
Luis Enrique said: "It’s a motivation to take on Paulo Fonseca’s Olympique Lyonnais."
Luis Enrique said: "We remember what they did last season, when they won at the Parc des Princes playing very well."
GOAL says Lyon won 2-1 at the Parc des Princes last season.