This Saturday, Paris Saint-Germain (6th) face Le Mans (9th) at the Parc des Princes in Matchday 6 of the 2026-2027 Ligue 1 season (kick-off at 8:45 PM, CET). Paris coach Luis Enrique must select his starting XI, taking into account the opponent, upcoming fixtures, and suspension risks, having already finalized the squad for this match.
Predicting Luis Enrique’s choices is always difficult given a squad so rich in quality and versatility. The challenge is even greater coming off the international break, with players in varying states of fitness and some having played matches earlier in the week. This period did, however, allow time to recharge. Upcoming fixtures must also be considered, with a packed schedule ahead: Manchester City (October 14), Strasbourg (October 17), FC Barcelona (October 20), and Olympique Lyonnais (October 25), before a week-long break.
Managing the squad will be no easy task, balancing the need for match rhythm and confidence with the need for rest—all while fielding a competitive team at kick-off. PSG’s objective remains unchanged: stringing together victories. It remains to be seen which lineup will be chosen tonight to accomplish the mission against a newly promoted side that has started the season well.
Possible Lineup:
Godts – Akliouche – Doué
Ruiz – Beraldo – Neves
Digne – Hernandez – Marquinhos – Zaïre-Emery
Safonov.
Substitutes: Bar, Chevalier, Hakimi, Hernandez, Pacho, Zabarnyi, Dro, Vitinha, Kvaratskhelia, Ndjantou, Torres.
Out – Longoni, Mayulu (injury), Mendes, Dembélé (rest).
Potential suspension due to yellow cards: None.
