On the eve of the Champions League second-leg playoff between Paris Saint-Germain and AS Monaco, both teams approach the clash weakened despite positive momentum. Here are the probable lineups for both sides.
Paris comfortably defeated FC Metz (3-0) with a rotated squad, while Monaco staged a comeback against RC Lens (3-2) after trailing 2-0. To qualify, PSG only need at least a draw, whereas Monaco must win by a minimum one-goal margin.
Team News and Key Absences Ahead of the Decisive Clash
On the Paris side, only Quentin Ndjantou is officially ruled out. Fabian Ruiz and Senny Mayulu are expected to be short of match fitness. Désiré Doué remains hopeful to feature, while Ousmane Dembélé is still uncertain and could start on the bench.
Monaco are facing more significant issues: Alexandr Golovine is suspended and several key players are unavailable, including Mohammed Salisu and Takumi Minamino. Krépin Diatta and Christian Mawissa remain doubtful. However, there is positive news with the anticipated returns of Maghnes Akliouche, Vanderson, Thilo Kehrer, and Ansu Fati. A high-stakes European showdown awaits, with both squads far from full strength.
Probable lineups
PSG (4-3-3): Safonov – Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes – Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, Neves – Kvaratskhelia, Doué, Barcola.
Monaco (4-3-3): Köhn – Vanderson, Zakaria (or Kehrer), Faes, Caio Henrique – Camara (or Zakaria), Teze – Diatta, Akliouche (or Fati), Adingra – Balogun.
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