At the commencement of the 23rd round of Ligue 1 fixtures, Paris Saint-Germain is set to host the Girondins de Bordeaux this Friday. Despite some uncertainties surrounding Bordeaux’s visit to the Parc des Princes, Guillaume Hoarau remains one of the players called up by Francis Gillot.
Although his participation is not guaranteed due to an ongoing thigh injury, the Reunion striker expressed his eagerness to return to his former club’s stadium. “We will see if I would be able to play…,” he shared on the official PSG website. “But I will do everything for it, in any case. Of course, there is a special flavor linked to this match. It will be the first time that I will put my crampons on the lawn of the Park with a jersey other than that of the capital. Obviously, the emotion will be strong. I’ll finally know how opponents feel when they move here. I think and hope that it will go well.” Despite the injury, Hoarau is expected to travel with his teammates.
Following a challenging start to the year, the Girondins rebounded with a significant victory against Saint-Étienne (2-0). Now eliminated from both cup competitions, Francis Gillot’s players can fully focus on Ligue 1, with aspirations of securing a podium finish. Bordeaux has a positive record in Paris, with 11 victories in 39 visits to the Parc des Princes, and they remain unbeaten in their last three matches at the venue. This bodes well for their upcoming trip, especially with the potential return of Guillaume Hoarau to a stadium he knows well.
