Paris Saint-Germain's crucial Ligue 1 clash with Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday could see a key midfield boost, as Fabián Ruiz is poised for a return to the squad. The Spanish playmaker has been sidelined since late January with a knee injury, a significant absence during PSG's dual-title pursuit in both France and Europe.

Manager Luis Enrique confirmed Ruiz is likely to be in the matchday group, though a start seems improbable as he regains full match fitness. This potential return comes at a vital time, offering PSG more creative depth in the final stretch of the season.

With an eye on their upcoming Champions League commitments, Enrique is expected to rotate his lineup. Club captain Marquinhos, midfielder João Neves, and forward Désiré Doué are candidates for rest. Doué and left-back Nuno Mendes, who both picked up minor knocks in the intense Liverpool match, are also anticipated to start on the bench.

This could pave the way for a predicted starting XI featuring Matvey Safonov in goal, a backline of Lucas Hernandez, Willian Pacho, Illia Zabarnyi, and Achraf Hakimi. The midfield may see Warren Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, and Senny Mayulu, supporting an attacking trio of Bradley Barcola, Ousmane Dembélé, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.