How Paris Saint-Germain could line up against Auxerre

Paris Saint-Germain manager Christophe Galtier will hope to have Lionel Messi back at his disposal for Sunday's Ligue 1 clash with Auxerre at the Parc des Princes.

The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner missed last weekend's win over Lorient due to an inflamed Achilles tendon, but he has since been able to take part in training with the group.

Presnel Kimpembe was absent for the same reason at the Stade du Moustoir but has also been pictured with the ball at his feet in training, whereas Fabian Ruiz (hamstring) and Keylor Navas (back) are still doubts.

Any minutes for the injury-hit Kimpembe may come from the bench this week, with Danilo Pereira poised to join Sergio Ramos and Marquinhos after scoring the winner against Lorient.

Navas's possible absence will mean nothing in terms of the goalkeeping position, with Gianluigi Donnarumma now the undisputed number one, while Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes ought to bomb down the flanks.

Vitinha and Marco Verratti are seemingly set to occupy the two midfield roles, but Renato Sanches will be determined to increase his minutes after missing out on a spot in Portugal's World Cup squad.

With Messi likely to be back in the fold, Hugo Ekitike should drop out after a rare start last weekend, as Kylian Mbappe and Neymar complete the star-studded PSG frontline.

PSG possible starting lineup: Donnarumma; Pereira, Marquinhos, Ramos; Hakimi, Verratti, Vitinha, Mendes; Messi; Mbappe, Neymar