Paris Saint-German announced on Thursday, October 8, that Ousmane Dembélé and Nuno Mendes will not play in the team’s upcoming match against Le Mans, scheduled for Saturday at 8:45 PM. Both players are undergoing a "period of rest" to recover from their participation in international fixtures. The international break, which allowed players to represent their national teams, has now ended, and Paris Saint-Germain is set to return to Ligue 1 this weekend. However, the team will be missing Dembélé, a key player who has been instrumental in the club’s recent performances. This match against Le Mans will be the sixth round of the Ligue 1 season and will take place at the Parc des Princes. The Parisian club has been significantly affected by the international breaks, which have disrupted their usual rhythm. To ensure the well-being of its players, the club’s management has decided to give rest to those who played the most during the international break. This includes Dembélé, who participated in four matches for the French national team in the Nations League under coach Zinédine Zidane. Nuno Mendes, the Portuguese international, also rested despite playing limited minutes for his national team. He appeared for 22 minutes in a match against Belgium and played 60 minutes in a return fixture against the same team. While his playing time was minimal, the club’s management believes it is better to avoid any risk of fatigue or injury for a player of his importance. Luis Enrique, the team’s coach, made the decision in agreement with the sporting director, ensuring that the players can return to full fitness for future matches. According to an official statement from Paris Saint-Germain, Dembélé and Mendes will resume training on Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11, respectively. The decision highlights the club’s focus on long-term player health, especially for key figures like Dembélé, who recently won the Ballon d’Or, an award recognizing the world’s best footballer. Mendes, meanwhile, played 350 minutes out of 360 possible with the Portuguese national team during the international break.