PSG-Monaco: The probable compositions of the French Supercup

Paris Saint-Germain and AS Monaco face off in Doha for the French Super Cup: the probable choices of the two coaches before the match.

January 5, 2025 (modified January 5, 2025 | 08:01)

The spotlight is on the shock of French football. Tomorrow afternoon, at 5:30 p.m., the French Super Cup will take place at Stadium 974 in Doha. For the occasion, the Paris Saint-Germain and theAS Monaco face each other, thus returning to the grand finals of 2017 and 2018, both won by PSG.

PSG-Monaco, how the two teams reach the final

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The two teams meet again after their clash only 15 days ago in Ligue 1, in a match brought forward to this weekend. At the Stade Louis II, Luis Enrique’s team won with a score of 4-2allowing the Parisians to calmly close the year and widen the gap at the top of the ranking.

It’s not the easiest time forAS Monacowhich, after an almost perfect start to the season, is experiencing a decline. The princely club have won only two of their last eight league matches, losing ground and likely letting the title slip once again into the hands of PSG.

For his part, the Paris Saint-Germain is having an almost faultless run in Ligue 1, already showing a 10-point lead after 16 matches over its pursuers. However, in Europe the situation is different. With only 7 points in 6 matches (compared to 10 for Monaco), PSG ranks outside the top places and faces an unexpected risk of elimination.

The probable formation of Paris Saint-Germain

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The only doubt for PSG concerns Presnel Kimpebewho has not yet fully recovered from his muscle injury. Apart from him, all the other players should be available for tomorrow.

Gigio Donnarumma will return to training after a serious clash with Singo during a championship match, but Luis Enrique could choose not to take any risks and line up Matvey Safonov in goal. Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes should take their place in defense, with Marquinhos and Pacho in the center. Vitinha, Zaire-Emery and Joao Neves will form the midfield. Ousmane Dembélé and Bradley Barcola will be present on the wings, while a duel looms in attack between Ramos and Doué.

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN (4-3-3): Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Neves; Dembélé, Ramos, Barcola. Entraîneur: Luis Enrique.

The probable formation of AS Monaco

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On the other hand, AS Monaco will have to deal with numerous absences. Singo is suspended, while Denis Zakaria, Christian Mawissa, Radoslaw Majecki, Krepin Diatta and Folarin Balogun are injured. Diop and Camara, on the other hand, are available.

Hutter should therefore opt for a 4-2-3-1, with Philipp Köhn in goal, supported by Vanderson, Kehrer, Salisu and Teze in defense. In the middle, Magassa and Lamine Camara will be aligned. In attack, the talents of Akliouche, Golovin and Ben Seghir will try to bring their creativity, while Breel Embolo will be the only forward, in the absence of Balogun.

MONACO (4-2-3-1) : Kohn ; These, Kehrer, Salisu, Vanderson ; Magassa, Chamber ; Akilouche, Ben Seghir, Golovin ; Embolo. Coach: Adolf Hutter.

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