Second in Group F with six units, Paris Saint-Germain will have no room for error on Tuesday evening when it crosses swords with Newcastle in the Champions League. With their backs against the wall, the Magpies will, in fact, have no other choice than to win at the Parc des Princes to hope for qualification in the round of 16 of the biggest European competition. Aware of the stakes and determined to see his group reach the summits, Luis Enrique will therefore have to line up the best starting eleven to overcome the Toons and thus take his revenge after the slap he received (1- 4) during the first leg.
Deprived of Marquinhos, for around ten days, and Warren Zaire-Emery, out until the end of 2023, the Spanish technician also delivered some clues on the face of PSG in the weeks to come during the reception of AS Monaco (5-2), Friday evening. A fan of a hybrid 4-2-4 – playing in 4-3-3, or even 3-3-4 in the possession phase – the former FC Barcelona coach should therefore keep this tactical system. As for the identity of the players making up this system, the match won against the Asemists provided several interesting keys. Thus, facing Eddie Howe’s gang, Gianluigi Donnarumma is logically expected in the Parisian goals. If the Italian goalkeeper continues to be talked about for his kicking game, his numerous decisive saves against the Principality club give him certain legitimacy.
Lucas Hernandez returned to the axis of defense, Ruiz associated with Ugarte?
In front of the last rampart of the Nazionale, Luis Enrique should, moreover, renew the same defense as that aligned against the ASM. In the absence of Marquinhos, Lucas Hernandez could once again start in the center, alongside Milan Skriniar. On the sides, Achraf Hakimi and Nordi Mukiele are, for their part, almost guaranteed to be established. Concerning the midfield, the former coach of La Roja also has some certainties. An indisputable starter at the start of the season, Manuel Ugarte is expected to start alongside Fabian Ruiz, impressive against AS Monaco.
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Ahead, two uncertainties remain. If Kylian Mbappé, captain in the absence of the Brazilian defender, and Ousmane Dembélé, radiant for several weeks, will certainly be present at kick-off, it remains to be seen the choice of Luis Enrique for the left lane. Author of a magnificent goal against the Monegasques, Vitinha, due to his offensive performance and his ability to densify the midfield, seems to be starting with a head start but Kang-In Lee remains in the discussion. Finally, at the number 9 position, it will also be necessary to decide between Gonçalo Ramos and Randal Kolo Muani, both scorers on Friday evening. Very valuable in his pivotal role, the Portuguese could, as such, once again be preferred to the former Eintracht Frankfurt player. Response within 72 hours…
