Paris Saint-Germain defender Lucas Digne has been left out of the club's squad for Friday's Ligue 1 fixture against AS Monaco, according to RMC Sport.
The decision comes as a surprise, as the left-back had been widely expected to start the match. RMC Sport and other French outlets report that PSG head coach Luis Enrique made the call to exclude Digne from the group entirely, describing it as a sporting choice rather than an injury-related issue.
Foot Mercato reports that the situation is already turning sour for Digne at PSG, while L'Équipe frames the exclusion as a strong decision by Luis Enrique for the high-profile third-round league match. Eurosport also confirms that Digne was dropped for what it calls a sporting reason, meaning the coach opted for other options on the left side of defence.
The timing is notable. PSG are still searching for their first win of the Ligue 1 season, and this match against Monaco carries extra weight given the early pressure on the squad. According to Boursorama, the Parisian club is eager to secure a victory in this fixture to kickstart their campaign.
Digne's absence raises questions about his immediate future at the club. He was brought in with expectations of playing a significant role, and being left out of a key match squad so early in the season suggests his standing under Luis Enrique may be weaker than anticipated.
The full team sheet for the match has not been published in the material available, so it remains unclear which player will start at left-back in Digne's place.
All eyes will be on how PSG perform without Digne and whether the defender can work his way back into Luis Enrique's plans for the coming weeks.
