PSG-Rennes Ligue 1 opener moved over poor pitch condition

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Paris Saint-Germain’s opening match of their Ligue 1 title defence has been moved to scheduled visitors Rennes’ Roazhon Park ground due to the poor condition of the European champions’ pitch, the French league (LFP) said Wednesday.

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“The current state of the pitch does not allow for player safety to be guaranteed,” the LFP said in a statement.

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PSG were originally due to host Rennes at the Parc des Princes on Sunday, although the date and time of the match has not been changed.

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As a result of the switch PSG will now host Rennes on the weekend of March 6.

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Meanwhile, PSG left-back Nuno Mendes was handed a three-match suspension for his red card in the Champions’ Trophy loss to Lens at the weekend.

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The Portugal international was sent off in the 87th minute for elbowing Lens’ Michal Skoras.

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He will also miss PSG’s Ligue 1 matches against Lille and Monaco.

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Coach Luis Enrique could call up Lucas Digne to replace him after the France left-back’s recent arrival from Aston Villa.

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Lens defender Kyllian Antonio was banned for two matches for his dismissal in their 1-0 win, for a dangerous tackle on new PSG forward Maghnes Akliouche.

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AFP

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