Embolo on one side, Doué on the other: the probable lineups for Monaco-PSG

Wednesday 18th December 2024 03:37 PM

The probable lineups for the match between Monaco and PSG scheduled for this evening at 8.45pm at the Stade Louis-II

This evening, Wednesday 18 December 2024at hours 21:00lo Stade Louis-II will be the scene of one of the most anticipated clashes of the season: Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain face each other on the 16th matchday of Ligue 1. A crucial opportunity for the hosts, second in the table, to reduce the seven-point gap from the champions in office and relaunch ambitions in the championship.

Who Monaco

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The team led by Adi Hütter comes into the match with mixed form: a goalless draw against Reims, a win against Toulouse and a recent defeat against Marseille. In the Champions League, the journey was complicated, with two consecutive defeats that called into question the solidity of the Monegasque team. Injuries are taking their toll: Balogun, Zakaria and Diatta are unavailable, and the disqualified Soon adds extra grain. The coach could propose the three-man defense that has performed well in recent outings. In front of, Plunger should be the offensive point of reference, supported by the creativity of Ben Seghir, Akliouche and Minamino.

Who Psg

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The Parisians, led by Luis Enrique, boast an almost flawless run in Ligue 1. After the recent 3-1 against Lyon, PSG arrives in Monaco with high morale, despite some unsuccessful attempts in the Champions League. The team has shown solidity, but the Spanish coach will have to manage a busy schedule and some forced rotations. PSG should field a young and dynamic attacking trident, with Barcola, Doué and Dembélé in great shape. In defense the leader Marquinhos returns, while in midfield Joao Neves could be joined by Zaire-Emery and Vitinha.

Probable lineups

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AS MONACO (3-4-2-1): Kohn; Kehrer, Mawissa, Singo; Vanderson, Magassa, Golovin, Caio Henrique; Akliouche, Ben Seghir; Embolo. Unavailable: Zakaria, Balogun, Diatta. Disqualified: Soon.

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Zaire-Emery, Joao Neves, Vitinha; Doué, Barcola, Dembélé. Unavailable: None reported.