This Saturday, as part of the 34th day of Ligue 1 2024-2025, Paris Saint-Germain (1st) take on Auxerre (10th) at the Parc des Princes (kick-off 9pm, CET). 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) –
Kvaratskhelia – Ramos – Barcola
Ruiz – Vitinha – Zaïre-Emery
Mendes – Pacho – Beraldo – Hakimi
Donnarumma.
L’Equipe (4-3-3) –
Kvaratskhelia – Dembélé – Barcola
Ruiz – Vitinha – Neves
Mendes – Pacho – Marquinhos – Hakimi
Donnarumma.
Given the squad (only Presnel Kimpembe is expected to be absent), every team seems possible, but it’s impossible to be certain. Coach Luis Enrique never lets anything slip, and has surprised on numerous occasions. The media can only guess at his choices.
In this lighter period for matches, there is less “obligation” to rotate. Just as PSG, already champions, have no pressure to achieve results. With the finals coming up (Coupe de France on May 24 and Champions League on May 31), the main task is to prepare well.
That means pace, but also a little caution to avoid injury. The right mix is very difficult to find, and we can only trust coach Luis Enrique and his staff. But after last week’s large and logical rotation, we can expect to see a slightly more familiar team.
