This Wednesday, Paris Saint-Germain (22nd) take on Stuttgart (24th) at the Mercedes-Benz Arena for Matchday 8 of the Champions League 2024-2025 league phase (kick-off 9pm, broadcast on Canal+). Paris coach Luis Enrique must choose his starting 11, taking into account the opponent, upcoming matches and suspension risks, after having formed the Parisian squad for this match.
PSG pulled off a huge coup with their 4-2 win over Manchester City on the previous matchday, but they have yet to qualify and any rise in the standings would be good to take before the draw for the play-offs. So there’s no question of slacking off against an opponent who is also playing for qualification and who must be taken very seriously.
No rotation is expected on the Parisian side, but that’s not enough to predict the team that coach Luis Enrique will field. He always knows how to surprise, so let’s wait for the certainties. Even if there is an overall idea taking shape.
Possible line-up :
Barcola – Ramos – Dembélé
Neves – Vitinha – Zaïre-Emery
Hernandez – Pacho – Marquinhos – Hakimi
Donnarumma
Substitutes – Safonov, Tenas, Beraldo, Kimpembe, Tape, Lee, Mayulu, Ruiz, Asensio, Ramos.
Out – Mbaye, Zague (injury), Nuno Mendes (suspension), Kvaratskhelia (regulation), El Hannach (choice).
Possible suspension for yellow card: Fabian Ruiz.
This would be effective for the first leg of the Champions League play-off on February 11 or 12.
Légende: couleur de fond : bleu : dans le groupe ; vert : blessé (C si Covid-19) ; jaune/rouge : a pris 1/2 carton en 10 matchs ; Couleur de police : gras : titulaire ; vert : blessure ; jaune/rouge : carton.
