Sergio Ramos expected to make first appearance for PSG against Manchester City

Spaniard has not played for French club since his move from Real Madrid

Paris Saint-Germain's Spanish defender Sergio Ramos during a training session at the Camp des Loges training ground on November 19, 2021. AFP

Paris Saint-Germain's Spanish defender Sergio Ramos, centre, could make his long-awaited first appearance in Wednesday's Champions League match against Manchester City. AFP

Sergio Ramos during a training session at the PSG's Camp des Loges training ground. AFP

Sergio Ramos trains at PSG's Camp des Loges training ground in Saint-Germain-en-Laye. AFP

Paris Saint-Germain's midfielder Marco Verratti, forward Kylian Mbappe, defenders Sergio Ramos and Juan Bernat train. AFP

Sergio Ramos trains with Lionel Messi and Marco Verratti. AFP

Sergio Ramos is likely to make his long-awaited PSG bow. AFP

Sergio Ramos with PSG's sporting director Leonardo, centre, and president Nasser Al-Khelaifi. AFP

Spanish defender Sergio Ramos is likely to make his long-awaited first appearance for Paris Saint-Germain in Wednesday's Champions League clash against Manchester City.

Ramos, 35, has not played for the Parisians since joining from Real Madrid in July due to calf muscle issues. He had missed most of the previous season and Spain's Euro 2020 campaign through injury.

The defender has trained for three weeks without interruption. Ramos was named in manager Mauricio Pochettino's 23-man squad for the visit to Manchester, where his side will be looking to clinch their place in the knockout stage.

He is likely to be on the bench for the clash between the top two in the group with Marquinhos and Presnel Kimpembe starting in central defence.

Ramos arrived in Paris with a glittering record, having won the 2010 World Cup, two European Championships and four Champions League trophies with Real Madrid.

Manchester City lead the group on nine points, one clear of PSG, with Belgian side Club Brugge third and Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig propping up the table with two matches remaining.

Victory would clinch the French side's place in the next stage while defeat would end their hopes of finishing top of the group and being seeded for the last-16 draw.

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Lionel Messi scores Paris Saint-Germain's third goal during a 3-1 Ligue 1 win over Nantes at the Parc des Princes on Saturday, November 20, 2021. AP

PSG's Lionel Messi and Nantes' Randal Kolo challenge for the ball. AP

Paris Saint-Germain's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi celebrates with Kylian Mbappe after scoring his first goal in Ligue 1. AFP

Paris Saint-Germain's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi celebrates with Kylian Mbappe. AFP

Paris Saint-Germain's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring. AFP

Lionel Messi in action. AFP

Paris Saint-Germain's Lionel Messi shoots and scores. AFP

Paris Saint-Germain's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi. AFP

Lionel Messi gives the thumbs up. AFP

Paris Saint-Germain's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi kicks the ball. AFP

Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi before the match. AFP

Paris Saint-Germain's French forward Kylian Mbappe fights for the ball with Nantes' French midfielder Batista Mendy. AFP

Paris Saint-Germain's French forward Kylian Mbappe fights for the ball. AFP

Kylian Mbappe takes a corner kick. Reuters

Kylian Mbappe eyes the ball. AFP

PSG's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal. AP

PSG's Neymar walks off the pitch after being substituted. AP

Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian forward Neymar leaves the pitch. AFP

PSG's Neymar, left, and Nantes' Fabio challenge for the ball. AP

Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian forward Neymar takes a tumble. AFP