Lionel Messi left for MLS, Kylian Mbappé in the loft, Marco Verratti and Neymar on the start. The first eleven of Paris Saint-Germain version 2023-2024 will, without a doubt, have nothing to do with the team aligned by Christophe Galtier during the previous exercise. Despite everything, the Spanish technician should be able to rely on summer recruits when crossing swords with FC Lorient, this Saturday (9 p.m.) on the occasion of the first day of Ligue 1.
A four-man defense with no real surprises!
In goal, Gianluigi Donnarumma should logically start this meeting. Deprived of Presnel Kimpembe, Nordi Mukiele and Nuno Mendes, all three injured, the reigning French champion could also field a four-man defense. In the left lane, Lucas Hernandez, who arrived from Bayern Munich during the summer, is thus expected to start. On the right side, it is no real surprise that Achraf Hakimi should have the confidence of his new coach. Finally, Milan Skriniar will accompany captain Marquinhos in the central hinge.
In midfield and to fuel his 4-3-3, Luis Enrique should rely on the good things he saw during the Asia tour. As such, Warren Zaire-Emery is applying for a starting role against the Hakes. Interesting during the summer preparation, the 17-year-old Parisian Titi continues his meteoric rise. To support him in the midfield, the new Uruguayan recruit, Manuel Ugarte, could accompany Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz or even Cher Ndour, to his advantage for his first outings. As a reminder, Marco Verratti, close to the exit, may once again start on the bench against Lorient.
WZE in the midfield, Ousmane Dembélé holder?
The biggest question concerns the offensive sector. If Kylian Mbappé, currently in full arm wrestling with his management and placed in the Parisian loft, is not expected to start this match, Ousmane Dembélé, who has just arrived in the French capital, leaves room for doubt. For the position of right winger, Luis Enrique will have the choice between two former rivals. Either the ex-Madrilenian Marco Asensio, who participated in all the preparation of the Ile-de-France club, or the ex-Barcelona, author of a goal and an assist during the friendly matches played by the Culers.
In front, Gonçalo Ramos, loaned with option to buy by Benfica this summer and called to carry the attack of his people, pending a possible arrival of Randal Kolo Muani, should logically make his grand premiere in the Parisian jersey. Unless Luis Enrique trusts Hugo Ekitike. Finally, on the left side, Kang-In Lee, with a few promising minutes with his new team before being injured against the HAC, is also announced as a starter. A few hours before its return to competition, PSG is therefore bathed in evidence and uncertainty…
