PSG face a crucial Champions League playoff match this Tuesday against AS Monaco, and the first trends regarding the starting lineup are beginning to emerge. Between confirmed absences and likely returns, Luis Enrique’s projected eleven is becoming clearer.
According to Le Parisien, two absences have already been confirmed: Fabián Ruiz and Senny Mayulu are ruled out and will not be included in the squad. It’s a blow to the midfield rotation, reducing the technical options available to start the match.
Expected returns boost PSG’s attacking options
On the other hand, the coaching staff is optimistic about João Neves and Ousmane Dembélé. Despite physical concerns after the Rennes match, both players are expected to be fit enough to play. A green light is especially anticipated for Dembélé, a key weapon when it comes to creating attacking imbalance.
The probable PSG lineup: barring any last-minute surprises, Paris could go with a typical big-match starting eleven.
PSG (probable 4-3-3) — Goalkeeper: Safonov. Defense: Hakimi – Marquinhos – Pacho – Nuno Mendes. Midfield: João Neves – Vitinha – Zaïre-Emery or Lee. Attack: Dembélé – Kvara – Barcola or Doué. Final decisions are expected after the last pre-match training session, but the trend is clear: Paris regain firepower up front while having to improvise in midfield. A survival match with a high-pressure lineup.
