Paris Saint-Germain travels to Dortmund for a crucial match for its European future, this Wednesday (9 p.m.). Here is the expected line-up for the capital club.
If this 2023-24 campaign is a season of transition, Paris Saint-Germain’s trip to Dortmund this Wednesday will be a major turning point. A turn that the French champions must negotiate well by bringing home a victory, ideally, to secure first place in their group and a favorable draw in the round of 16.
Illegible in his choices since the start of the season, Luis Enrique will still be eagerly awaited. Uncertainty looms for several positions in the starting lineup. Despite his individual errors and his lack of rhythm due to his suspension, Gianluigi Donnarumma should recover his place in the goals to the detriment of Arnau Tenas, satisfactory but too inexperienced at this level.
Ahead, Luis Enrique blurs the lines
On attack, two other questions arise. The first concerns the identity of the digital replacement for Ousmane Dembélé (suspended). Luis Enrique has several options for this right winger position: Randal Kolo Muani, Lee Kang-in or Bradley Barcola.
The position of the former Lyonnais, who can also play on the left flank, thus leads to a final question: in which position will Kylian Mbappé be aligned? Will the world champion continue in the center or will he find a left side which has not really highlighted him during his last European outings?
For the rest, the returns of Marquinhos and Warren Zaire-Emery in the starting lineup are no longer in doubt. Just like the presence of Achraf Hakimi, Lucas Hernandez, Manuel Ugarte and Vitinha. The last question concerns the name of the fourth element in defense, where Milan Skriniar is in balance with Danilo and Nordi Mukiele, whose presence would place Lucas Hernandez back in the axis. It is the Portuguese who would start with a head start thanks to his recent performances.
The expected lineup for PSG : Donnarumma – Hakimi, Marquinhos, Danilo, L.Hernandez – Zaire-Emery, Ugarte, Vitinha – Lee, Mbappé, Barcola
