Deprived of Warren Zaire-Emery and Fabian Ruiz for the decisive Dortmund-PSG clash in the Champions League, Luis Enrique could start Lee Kang-In or Carlos Soler to accompany Manuel Ugarte and Vitinha, but also replace Marquinhos in 6.
Luis Enrique is not a surprise in each starting XI, but the PSG coach will be quite limited in choice of players for the final clash in Dortmund on Wednesday next week. Kylian Mbappé and his teammates, second in Group F, can finish first by beating BVB, but a draw could condemn them to the Europa League in the event of Newcastle’s victory against Milan!
After Warren Zaire-Emery, the Parisians lost Fabian Ruiz in Le Havre last Sunday, the Spanish midfielder being the victim of a dislocated shoulder. Manuel Ugarte and Vitinha are essential and, if the Spanish coach keeps his 4-3-3, Lee Kang-In and Carlos Soler are ready. The South Korean left-hander did not shine against Newcastle (1-1) last week, while the Spaniard can be a quality hub alongside Ugarte (like Zaire-Emery).
Marquinhos like under Tuchel?
But as we recall The Team this Tuesday, Luis Enrique can very well put Danilo Pereira or Marquinhos in front of the defense. The Portuguese international is a defensive midfielder used as a central hinge since the start of the season. For his part, the captain of the Rouge et Bleu can make an excellent recovery midfielder. Thomas Tuchel placed him in the middle, considering him the best defender when losing the ball. It would be a huge surprise for this Dortmund-PSG.
Finally, the Ligue 1 leader can also play in a 4-4-2 with four real attackers, as during the rout at St James’ Park (1-4). Ousmane Dembélé being suspended, Randal Kolo Muani and Bradley Barcola could occupy the wings, with Kylian Mbappé supporting Gonçalo Ramos in the axis. If Marco Asensio is not brought back to the forefront by his former coach of the Spanish selection…
