Luis Enrique stays calm on signings as vital PSG players sidelined

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique stated on Saturday that there is no urgency to sign players in the January transfer period, despite injuries ruling out crucial team members Ousmane Dembele, Achraf Hakimi, and Nuno Mendes.

The three players face time on the sidelines for a number of weeks, having picked up knocks during Tuesdays hard-fought 2-1 Champions League loss against Bayern Munich.

Ballon dOr recipient Dembele suffered a calf problem and requires a few weeks recovery, according to the European title holders. 

Hakimi has a badly twisted left ankle, which will keep him out for several weeks, and Mendes has a twisted left knee.

Ligue 1 frontrunners Paris Saint-Germain travel to face Lyon on Sunday.

We remain open to potential transfers, but there is no need to act quickly, Luis Enrique said at his pre-match media briefing.

The absence of these three worsens an already lengthy injury roster, which features Desire Doue after he was carried off with a thigh issue during last weeks Ligue 1 clash at Lorient.

Everything requires careful planning, the manager added.

These are just injuries, which every side deals with. We stay composed and at ease, without any concern.

Highlighting the upsides of this rare season opening, Luis Enrique noted: Every challenge allows chances to feature other squad members.

South Korean forward Lee Kang-in might reach his 100th appearance for PSG on Sunday.

Meanwhile, Lyon skipper Corentin Tolisso remains in doubt with a hamstring knock, as revealed by boss Paulo Fonseca. 

We will assess if he is fit, but I am uncertain, Fonseca said during his media session.

It would be too hazardous to risk him. I do not wish to miss him for forthcoming fixtures.

Creative midfielder Pavel Sulc, Lyons leading goal-getter, also sits out with a hamstring complaint.

Title holders PSG lead Marseille by two points atop the standings, with Lyon trailing the frontrunners by four points in sixth place.