A first shock. Leader of the ranking with seven points ahead of Olympique de Marseille, Paris Saint-Germain is preparing to play the most important part of its season. Before challenging Manchester City and Stuttgart to preserve their future in the Champions League, Luis Enrique's men will cross swords with RC Lens, this Saturday (5 p.m.) against Bollaert-Delelis. Painfully qualified for the round of 16 of the Coupe de France after a sluggish success against amateurs Espaly (4-2), the Ile-de-France residents logically hope to confirm their supremacy in Ligue 1.
However, be wary because, in front of their supporters, the Lensois will be keen to take their revenge on the Parisians who won a recent confrontation in the 32nd round of the Coupe de France, on penalties. Seventh, the Sang et Or of Will Still remain, moreover, on a success in Le Havre (2-1) and intend to disrupt the plans of the Rouge et Bleu. For this already highly anticipated meeting, the Belgian technician from the Artesian team will have to do without the services of Kevin Danso, suspended, but also Martin Satriano, Remy Labeau-Lascary and Johanner Chavez, injured.
Lens with Koffi, Barcola preferred to Doué?
From then on, the Lensois coach could opt for a 3-4-1-2. In goals, Koffi should logically be started after the recent departure of Brice Samba from Rennes. In defense, Sarr, Medina and Gradit are expected while Frankowski and Machado will liven up the corridors. In midfield, Thomasson and Diouf could form the double pivot, just behind Fulgini. Finally, Sotoca and Koyalipou should start at the forefront of the northern attack. For his part, Luis Enrique will be deprived of Ousmane Dembélé, victim of a viral syndrome, but also Marquinhos, Achraf Hakimi and Ibrahim Mbaye, absent from the group.
Faced with Lensois, PSG should therefore present themselves in 4-3-3 with Donnarumma in the cages. In front of the Italian goalkeeper, Zague, Beraldo, Pacho and Mendes should form the defensive quartet. Substitutes against ASSE, Zaire-Emery, Vitinha and Neves are expected to make their return to the Parisian eleven. Finally, Kang-In Lee could once again start, just like Bradley Barcola and Gonçalo Ramos.
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