Liverpool vs PSG: Lineup According to the Press & One Big Uncertainty

Ousmane Dembélé

This Tuesday night (9 PM, Canal+), PSG faces Liverpool at Anfield in the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie. After a 1-0 defeat in the first leg, the Parisians must win to keep their European hopes alive.

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Both Le Parisien and L’Équipe predict that Luis Enrique will stick to his 4-3-3 formation. The expected lineup includes:

  • Donnarumma in goal.
  • A defensive line of Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, and Mendes.
  • A midfield trio of Neves, Vitinha, and Ruiz.

One Big Uncertainty in Attack

The only doubt lies in the attacking trio. The two newspapers disagree on the exact positioning:

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  • Le Parisien sees Barcola on the left, Dembélé on the right, and Kvaratskhelia as the central forward.
  • L’Équipe swaps Barcola and Kvaratskhelia, placing the Georgian on the left and Barcola centrally.

Predicted Lineups

Le Parisien (4-3-3)
Barcola – Dembélé – Kvaratskhelia
Ruiz – Vitinha – Neves
Mendes – Pacho – Marquinhos – Hakimi
Donnarumma

L’Équipe (4-3-3)
Kvaratskhelia – Dembélé – Barcola
Ruiz – Vitinha – Neves
Mendes – Pacho – Marquinhos – Hakimi
Donnarumma

Which option will Luis Enrique choose? The answer awaits at Anfield.

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