This Friday, Paris Saint-Germain (11th) face Monaco (1st) at the Parc des Princes in Matchday 3 of the 2026-2027 Ligue 1 season (kick-off at 9:05 PM, CET). On Thursday, Le Parisien put forward a probable Paris lineup.
Kvaratskhelia – Torres – Doué
Neves – Vitinha – Zaïre-Emery
Digne – Pacho – Marquinhos – Hakimi
Safonov.
It is a perfectly credible lineup, though nothing is certain, as coach Luis Enrique does not tip off the media and is known for springing surprises. Above all, one must try to anticipate the selection amidst fierce competition, the need to manage playing time, and the desire to field a team capable of winning—factors that may also depend on the analysis of the opposition.
The Champions League also comes into play, with the league phase kicking off on Wednesday against Slovan Bratislava, even though there is time to recover between the two matches. There are numerous options within a squad rich in quality and versatility. One major question concerns Ousmane Dembélé and his return after a short break; he could start either centrally or on the right, or begin on the bench for a more gradual return. There is also the question of whether Lucas Digne will finally start at left-back during the final match of his suspension.
The wisest course of action is to wait for the official lineup announcement, roughly an hour before kick-off.
