Ligue 1: The probable lineups for the OL – PSG clash: Paris remains true to its formula, but two players might miss this match.
The 23rd matchday of Ligue 1 promises to be explosive, featuring a showdown between an in-form Olympique Lyonnais and an unbeaten Paris Saint-Germain. Riding high on recent 4-0 and 4-1 victories against Reims and Montpellier respectively, Paulo Fonseca’s side is eager to make its mark, even though uncertainty lingers over Alexandre Lacazette, who is dealing with a knee issue. A decision on his participation is expected on Sunday.
On the PSG side, despite intense preparations for their upcoming Champions League tie against Liverpool, no major changes are anticipated in the lineup.
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Without Lacazette and Zaïre-Emery?
The only adjustment concerns Warren Zaïre-Emery. An undisputed starter since the beginning of the season, the young midfielder—injured on his left ankle in the 1-4 loss to Stuttgart on January 29—remains sidelined. Both club and player prefer to wait for a full recovery before resuming collective training at the PSG Campus.
According to L’Equipe, his individual training continues, but his return may be delayed to the extent that he might even miss the crucial Champions League round of 16 clash against Liverpool.
The match is also set against a backdrop of heightened tensions between club presidents John Textor and Nasser al-Khelaïfi, adding an extra dimension to this already thrilling encounter.
The Probable Lineups
Olympique Lyonnais
Goalkeeper: Perri
Defenders: Kumbedi, Mata, Niakhaté, Tagliafico
Midfielders: Matic, Tessmann
Forwards: Cherki, Tolisso, Nuamah
Striker: Lacazette (or Mikautadze if absent)
Paris Saint-Germain
Goalkeeper: Donnarumma
Defenders: Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes
Midfielders: Ruiz, Vitinha, Doué
Forwards: Barcola, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia
