PSG’s Champions League woes on their travels continued in midweek, but they’ll return to domestic action on Saturday hoping to secure a big victory over Reims.
PSG were part of a thrilling encounter on Tuesday night at San Siro, although they were on the wrong side of the result with a spirited AC Milan winning 2-1 to split Group F wide open.
Luis Enrique’s side were brilliant in the first half, but they lost their way once Milan opted to sit deep in a bid to protect their advantage. They’ll be hoping to bounce back on Saturday, but they’ll be facing up against a Reims side that have made their best start to a Ligue 1 season since 1974. Will Still is continuing to sparkle.
The hosts will test PSG’s build-up and transitional defence, so Enrique must be wary of who he selects in his starting XI. Here’s who he could opt for.
GK: Gianluigi Donnarumma – ‘Dollarumma’ will enjoy a less hostile reception as he lines up between the sticks on Saturday.
RB: Nordi Mukiele – Achraf Hakimi’s suspension means Mukiele will earn a rare start at right-back.
CB: Marquinhos – The skipper is one of few undroppable figures in this PSG side when he’s available.
CB: Milan Skriniar – It was a mixed night for Skriniar in Milan. After giving PSG the lead, the former Inter defender was often dominated in the air by Olivier Giroud and he was beaten in the air by the Frenchman for Milan’s winner.
LB: Lucas Hernandez – Hernandez lost his brotherly duel in midweek and was substituted after picking up a booking. He’ll be hoping for a more prosperous outing on Saturday.
CM: Warren Zaire-Emery – The 17-year-old is already a leading figure in this PSG side, and while he played the entirety of Tuesday’s defeat, Zaire-Emery should continue in the XI.
CM: Fabian Ruiz – Manuel Ugarte and Vitinha were both overwhelmed by a powerful Milan midfield in midweek, so we could see the elegant Fabian come into the side this weekend.
AM: Lee Kang-in – Lee was a bright spark off the bench at San Siro and he was superb in last Friday’s 3-0 victory over Montpellier. The explosive playmaker deserves to come back into the team.
AM: Ousmane Dembele – The Frenchman seems to be hugely important for Enrique, but he’s been mightily inefficient in the final third so far. Nevertheless, the Spaniard will persevere with the frustrating genius.
ST: Kylian Mbappe – Mbappe was tamed by a stout Milan backline last time out, but the superstar has enjoyed an excellent start to the season, notching 13 goal contributions in 14 games.
ST: Goncalo Ramos – The Portuguese international gets a start by default with Randal Kolo Muani also missing out due to a suspension.
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