The medical update on Monday 9 December concerns Idrissa Gueye, Presnel Kimpembe, Marco Verratti, Ander Herrera and Edinson Cavani.

Idrissa Gueye: After suffering a slight left hamstring strain, the Senegal international is expected back in training in 10 to 12 days, depending on how the injury responds to treatment.

Presnel Kimpembe: Substituted during the match against Montpellier following a left hamstring strain, the France international defender is expected back in training in early January.

Marco Verratti: The midfielder resumed full training with the squad on Monday.

Ander Herrera: The Spanish midfielder continues to train individually. He is expected back to full training before the end of the week.

Edinson Cavani: Rested for the trip to Montpellier, the striker was back on the training pitch on Monday and should resume full training on Tuesday.