For Matchday 16 of the 2025–2026 Ligue 1 season, PSG travel to Metz this Saturday. Here are the official line-ups.
The official line-ups for Metz–PSG have been announced, with bad news for the Parisians: Senny Mayulu is ruled out due to a virus. Although he travelled with the squad, he stayed at the hotel and will not take part in the match.
For PSG, Safonov starts in goal. The back four is made up of Zaïre-Emery, Zabarnyi, Pacho and Lucas Hernandez. In midfield, Vitinha plays as the holding midfielder, flanked by Fabian Ruiz and Ndjantou. Up front, Gonçalo Ramos returns to the starting XI as the central striker, with Lee Kang-in on the right and Ibrahim Mbaye on the left. Kvaratskhelia, Doué and Neves start on the bench.
PSG line-up: Safonov – Zaïre-Emery, Zabarnyi, Pacho, Hernandez – Ndjantou, Vitinha, Ruiz – Lee, Ramos, Mbaye.
On the FC Metz side, the hosts line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Habib Diallo leading the line, supported by captain Gauthier Hein. In defence, Yegbe returns to the starting XI alongside Gbamin. Notably absent is former PSG player Benjamin Stambouli, who is usually a regular starter.
Metz line-up: Fischer – Kaouo, Gbamin, Yegbe, Colin – Deminguet, Traoré – Mbaye, Hein, Tsitaishvili – H. Diallo.
A referee quick to show yellow cards
Another key factor to watch is the refereeing. Romain Lissorgue has been appointed to officiate the match. At 34, the referee is still building his experience in Ligue 1. His statistics speak for themselves: more yellow cards than average, more red cards and more penalties awarded. A strict profile that will require maximum discipline from PSG in challenges and protests, or they could face quick punishment.
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