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Blanc happy to welcome back Verratti

The coach has a full PSG squad to choose from for the showpiece clash but has urged patience with his returning star, who has been unavailable since February

Marco Verratti could return to action for Paris Saint-Germain in Saturday's Coupe de la Ligue final against Lille.

Italy midfielder Verratti has been sidelined since February with a groin problem, during which time PSG completed its march to the Ligue 1 title but was knocked out of the Champions League by Manchester City to fall at the quarterfinal stage for the fourth consecutive season.

The 23-year-old is now back in full training with Laurent Blanc's squad but the coach remains eager not to ask too much of Verratti too soon.