Not really reassured by the announced absence of the two Parisian stars, Alain Casanova, Toulouse coach, estimated that: "Paris would be champion of France easily even without Mbappe and Neymar" before moving the TFC to the Parc des Princes, Saturday for the count of the 14th day of L1.
"Without Neymar or Mbappé they have already put 4-0 in Saint-Etienne (5th day, ed): we must be realistic, it is a very complicated mission that awaits us and I will not sell wind to my players" he also added at a press point.
"There are thirteen coaches who have already rubbed the Parisians and none found the parade," said Toulouse coach who "wishes above all to be worthy of this event.
"All those who have played against Paris have secretly dreamed of being the first to foil them, but this team, potentially capable of winning the Champions League, quickly brings you back to reality," he concluded.
Toulouse, who has not won in L1 since 1 September at Guingamp (2-1), or ten consecutive games (5 defeats and 5 draws) will be private for this meeting of his midfield Stéphane Mbia (cover), Yannick Cahuzac (knee) and Ibrahim Sangaré (toe) as well as central defender Steven Fortes (adductor) and leading forward Yaya Sanogo (cover)