Tuesday evening, time for the second act of this 2024-25 edition of the UEFA Champions League. Almost all eyes will be on the Emirates Stadium, which will be the scene of the clash between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain at 9 p.m. After a draw in Bergamo against Atalanta on September 19 (0-0), the Londoners want to return to success tomorrow at home. But Mikel Arteta is wary of the Parisian team as he explained to the press on Monday. “They’re really tough. They dominate all phases of the game. They have very clear intentions. When they don’t have the ball, they want to get it straight back and they confront you. It’s Luis. Wherever he is, he plays the same way.”
To counter this Ile-de-France formation, Arteta, who must do without a few injured elements including Martin Odegaard, has a plan in mind. Indeed, his team should play in a 4-3-3 with David Raya in the cages. In front of him, we will find a line of four composed, from left to right, of Riccardo Calafiori, Gabriel, William Saliba and Justin Timber. However, Calafiori was considered doubtful for this shock according to his coach yesterday. There could therefore be a last minute change in the English line-up. As for the midfield, Kai Havertz, Thomas Partey and Declan Rice will be there. Finally, to lead the attack, Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka will support Gabriel Jesus, aligned up front.
PSG presents itself without Dembouz
Opposite, Luis Enrique decided to make a strong choice even before the match kicked off. In fact, the Spanish technician left Ousmane Dembélé at home. The Asturian sanctioned the Frenchman, who is one of the most decisive players in his team, for disciplinary reasons. On the other hand, Marco Asensio, Vitinha, Désiré Doué and Gianluigi Donnarumma are well in the group. The Italian goalkeeper should find the starting lineup of “Lucho”, who should opt for a 4-3-3. To protect Gigio’s cages, Paris will count on the defensive quartet (from left to right) Nuno Mendes-Willian Pacho-Marquinhos-Achraf Hakimi.
To win the midfield battle, the Parisian coach should call on Warren Zaire-Emery, Vitinha and João Neves. But there is also a possibility that Fabian Ruiz starts in place of Vitinha. Finally, in the absence of Ousmane Dembélé, Luis Enrique should opt for the offensive trio Bradley Barcola-Marco Asensio-Kang-in Lee. However, the Randal Kolo Muani option cannot be ruled out on the right wing according to The Parisian. Whatever happens, the French champions intend to give their all during this gala evening. An evening that promises on paper. Let’s hope that the 22 actors give us a show and live up to the event.
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