This Tuesday, in the last eight of the Coupe de France 2024-2025, Paris Saint-Germain (1st in Ligue 1) take on Le Mans (6th) at the Stade Marie-Marvingt (kick-off 9.10pm, CET). On the eve of the match, the press tried to guess the team that will be fielded by Paris coach Luis Enrique.
Le Parisien (4-3-3) –
Kvaratskhelia – Ramos – Doué
Mayulu – Ruiz – Neves
Mendes – Hernandez – Beraldo – Zague
Safonov.
L’Equipe (4-3-3) –
Barcola – Ramos – Doué
Neves – Ruiz – Lee
Hernandez – Pacho – Beraldo – Zague
Safonov.
Given the group, every team seems possible, but we’re bound to remain cautious, given the coach’s ability to keep his choices secret. We can only assume that there will be some rotation in this very busy schedule, with the Champions League coming up again next week (first leg play-off against Brest).
We’ll have to take it easy on certain players to minimize the risk of injury, while maintaining their rhythm and confidence. Not to mention fielding a competitive team, as Paris has set its sights on winning the Coupe de France, and Le Mans intends to fight hard for a dream evening.
It remains to be seen what the outcome of these reflections will be, given Luis Enrique and his staff’s analysis of their opponents, as well as the state of fitness of the Parisian players.
