Luis Enrique has insisted Paris Saint-Germain were better prepared than anyone for the Champions League play-offs after the holders were forced to take the "long route" following a demanding league phase campaign.
Neither hosts Paris Saint-Germain nor Newcastle qualified for the top eight of the UEFA Champions League after they played to a 1-1 draw on Wednesday night in Paris.
Paris Saint-Germain's newest signing was on the training pitch this week, but UEFA regulations mean he will play no part in Wednesday night's Champions League showdown with Newcastle United.
Ousmane Dembele's contract situation at Paris Saint-Germain has come into sharp focus following his Ballon d'Or triumph in September.
Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain suffered a 2-1 defeat away to Portuguese side Sporting on Tuesday.
Luis Enrique has said Paris Saint-Germain delivered the reaction he wanted as his side beat Lille 3-0 to move two points clear at the top of Ligue 1, with Ousmane Dembele scoring twice in a controlled win at the Parc des Princes.