At 3 hours before the Monaco-PSG clash, the Parisian line-up has already fallen. Luis Enrique hits hard with choices that risk sparking debate.
Paris Saint-Germain travels to Monaco this evening as part of an advanced Ligue 1 match. As the pressure mounts a few hours before kick-off, Luis Enrique surprised everyone with his starting XI . Between unexpected returns and daring bets, the Spanish technician once again proves that he likes to defy the odds.
Lucas Hernandez holder on the left?
In the absence of Nuno Mendes, injured, the left-back position remained a major question. Ultimately, Lucas Hernandez, recently returned from injury, was chosen to start. A daring bet as Lucas Beraldo seemed to hold the rope.
Doué preferred to Barcola on the left wing
On the attacking front, Désiré Doué convinced after his last performances. Aligned on the left side, he is ahead of Bradley Barcola, who will start on the bench. Ousmane Dembélé and Gonçalo Ramos complete an attacking trio which will have to destabilize a Monegasque defense that is often solid at home.
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Zaire-Emery continues, Ruiz dismissed
In the middle, Luis Enrique opts for the Zaire-Emery trio, Vitinha and João Neves, relegating Fabian Ruiz to the bench. A choice which confirms the rise in power of the young Frenchman, author of remarkable performances in recent weeks.
Donnarumma and Pacho secure the rearguard
In defense, Marquinhos finds his place alongside Willian Pacho in the central hinge, while Achraf Hakimi continues to make a series of starts on the right flank. Gianluigi Donnarumma remains unbeatable in the cages.
Probable composition of PSG:
Donnarumma – Hakimi, Marquinhos (c), Pacho, Hernandez – Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, João Neves – Dembélé, Ramos, Doué.
