Paris Saint-Germain vs Lyon: Predicted starting lineup for Ligue 1 clash
After their thrilling 4-2 win against Barcelona in the Champions League, Paris is now set to face Lyon in a Ligue 1 McDonald's clash for the top spot in the league. This game who was set to take place on Sunday was postponed due to security concern following the social movement in France.
The Parisians will have to do without a lot of their players with Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes, Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia all injured for several weeks minimum. Furthermore, this game will take place at the same time that the Ballon d'Or ceremony which could crown a PSG player.
Here is Les Parisiens' predicted starting XI against Olympique Lyonnais.
PSG Predicted Lineup vs. Lyon (4-3-3)
GK: Matvey Safonov - The Russian is in great form at the moment and is proving every week why Luis Enrique gave him his trust.
RB: Achraf Hakimi - The Moroccan will captain the team against Lyon while Marquinhos recover from the injury he sustained against Barcelona in the Champions League last week.
CB: Illia Zabarnyi - The Ukraine international will start while Marquinhos is injured which will give him many chances to showcase his qualities in his second season with the Parisians.
CB: Willian Pacho - The Ecuador international will start and partner Zabarnyi in defence for this clash against Lyon who could decide who sits at the top of the league at the end of Matchday 8.
LB: Lucas Hernandez - The Frenchman was superb against FC Barcelona, putting Lamine Yamal in his pocket while also scoring Paris' second goal. He should earn more minutes at left-back while Nuno Mendes is injured.
CDM: Vitinha - The Portuguese delivered a top level performance against Barcelona last week and should remain in the starting lineup for this clash against Lyon.
CM: Warren Zaire-Emery - The Frenchman should start against Lyon, his coach should rest either Joao Neves or Fabian Ruiz with the France international being an important piece of this squad with Luis Enrique's trust.
CM: Joao Neves - The Portuguese, like many of his teammates was amazing in the Champions League, with his team securing two consecutive 4-2 wins against City and Barcelona. he will be important against Lyon with Paris aiming to reach the top of the league.
RW: Désiré Doué - The French prodigy has been fantastic for his club and country in recent weeks and just scored two goals in his last European games.
LW: Maghnes Akliouche - The France international will likely start this game while Khvicha Kvaratskhelia recover from his ACL injury sustained in the Champions League last week. It will be important for him to step up to show Luis Enrique that he can count on him.
ST: Ferran Torres - The Spaniard will start this game while Ousmane Dembélé recovers from his injury. The Frenchman will likely make his way to London for the Ballon d'Or ceremony.
