This Wednesday, in the last 16 of the Coupe de France 2024-2025, Paris Saint-Germain (1st in Ligue 1) take on FC Espaly (11th) at the Stade Marcel-Michelin (kick-off 9pm, broadcast on beIN SPORTS). 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) –
Doué – Ramos – Lee
Mayulu – Vitinha – Neves
Hernandez – Pacho – Beraldo – Zague
Safonov.
L’Equipe (4-3-3) –
Barcola – Ramos – Doué
Mayulu – Neves – Zaïre-Emery
Zague – Pacho – Beraldo – Hakimi
Safonov.
Every team seems possible, but there’s no such thing as certainty. Given the opposition, a less-than-ideal pitch, next week’s Champions League clash with Manchester City, and a potentially busy schedule leading up to the March break, rotation would make sense.
But it’s hard to know just how much. Some players may also need a bit of pace (like Lucas Hernandez), and those on the pitch have to have earned the right to play. Coach Luis Enrique is not in the habit of handing out gifts.
Let’s wait and see. The announcement of the squad, usually at the end of the morning, could help shed some light on the situation, with some of the key players perhaps rested.
