This Friday, as part of Matchday 21 of Ligue 1 2024-2025, Paris Saint-Germain (1st) take on AS Monaco (3rd) at the Parc des Princes (kick-off 9.05pm, UTC+1). On the eve of this encounter, the press tried to guess the team that will be fielded by Paris coach Luis Enrique.
Le Parisien (4-3-3) –
Doué – Dembélé – Barcola
Lee – Vitinha – Neves
Mendes – Pacho – Marquinhos – Hakimi
Donnarumma.
L’Equipe (4-3-3) –
Kvaratskhelia – Dembélé – Barcola
Lee – Vitinha – Ruiz
Mendes – Beraldo – Marquinhos – Neves
Donnarumma.
Given the squad, every team seems possible, but you can never be sure. The Parisian coach knows how to keep things secret. His fierce competition is based on managing the fatigue of his players and a precise analysis of his opponents, in order to exploit the famous “spaces” he has identified.
With the squad he has at his disposal, numerous options are available. So many, in fact, that even when the 11 players lined up are announced, you can never be completely sure of each player’s place. Especially as it evolves over the course of the game.
But of course, we’re expecting to see a fine team to prepare for the Champions League, with automatisms and confidence. Especially as there has already been a bit of rotation of late, notably in the Coupe de France against Le Mans on Tuesday.
There’s one big doubt for tonight: will Achraf Hakimi be ready, even though he was a little ill yesterday? Coach Luis Enrique told during the press conference that the decision would be taken today. We’ll have to wait for the squad announcement to find out more.
