Here are the probable team compositions for the Champions League matchday 7 clash between PSG and Manchester City.
A month after their decisive victory against Salzburg (3-0), the Parisians (25th) face Manchester City in search of points, with only eight points on the clock and a 22nd place which does not leave much margin.
PSG, victorious over Lens on Saturday (1-2), has no new injuries to deplore. Better yet, several players have found form. Marquinhos, Hakimi and Dembélé all returned to training on Monday and should be available for this important meeting. Only Kvaratskhelia and Mbaye will be missing. However, some uncertainties remain regarding Luis Enrique’s starting lineup.
Two uncertainties in the composition of PSG against City
There are no major questions regarding defense or goalkeeping, where Donnarumma will certainly start. The real suspense lies in the midfield, with four players competing for three places. Vitinha seems assured of starting as sentry, while Zaire-Emery should occupy the position of right relay. On the left, João Neves would take the advantage over Fabian Ruiz according to the latest information.
In attack, the composition gradually takes shape. Barcola should start on the left side, while Dembélé could play in a false-point role, as he has done on several occasions this season. The last position in attack, on the right side, remains uncertain and will be played between Désiré Doué and Lee Kang-in, with a slight lead for Doué at this stage.
-At Manchester City, uncertainty is present on every line of the pitch, with a composition that remains to be refined. The first question concerns the goalkeeper position, where Ederson should start after regaining his place in the championship this weekend during the big success against Ipswich (6-0).
The probable compositions:
PSG : Donnarumma – Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes – Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, Neves or Ruiz – Doué or Lee, Dembélé, Barcola
Manchester City : Ederson – Lewis, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol – Silva, Kovacic – Foden, De Bruyne, Savinho – Haaland
