There is optimism in the Parisian ranks before the clash against Newcastle kicks off this Wednesday (9 p.m.).
After a successful entry into the running against Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain travels to England to challenge Newcastle, this Tuesday evening, on behalf of the 2nd day of the group stage of the Champions League (kick-off at 21 hours). A match that the Parisians approach with a certain confidence given the vagaries of the moment.
There is the photograph of the classification, already. With the 3 points collected two weeks ago, Paris is installed in first place in a very tough group in which Newcastle and AC Milan were neutralized at the same time (0-0). But there is also and above all the state of the troops. While Luis Enrique has a well-stocked squad despite the absences of Presnel Kimpembe, Nuno Mendes, Marco Asensio and Lee Kang-in, Newcastle will be deprived of several important players from their squad.
Newcastle-PSG: a remodeled lineup for the Magpies
Star recruit of last summer, Italian international midfielder Sandro Tonali should be operational. This will not be the case for former Lille player Sven Botman in defense, or midfielder Harvey Barnes. Another very important piece for the Magpies, the Brazilian Joelinton will also be missing. Finally, in attack, the Englishman Callum Wilson also withdrew. “Callum (Wilson) is almost ready but not quite so it shouldn’t play. Joelinton is almost ready and we’ll see tomorrow (Wednesday). Sven (Botman) is forfeited,” recalled Newcastle manager Eddie Howe at a press conference.
