This Saturday, for Matchday 16 of the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season, Paris Saint-Germain (2nd) faces Metz (18th) at the Stade Saint-Symphorien (kick-off at 7 pm, CET). Ahead of this match, the press has been trying to predict the starting lineup that Parisian coach Luis Enrique will field.
Le Parisien (4-3-3) –
Mbaye – Ramos – Doué
Mayulu – Lee – Ndjantou
Hernandez – Pacho – Zabarnyi – Zaïre-Emery
Safonov
L’Equipe (4-3-3) –
Barcola – Ramos – Mbaye
Ruiz – Vitinha – Lee
Hernandez – Pacho – Zabarnyi – Zaïre-Emery
Chevalier
Every lineup is possible. However, it’s difficult to be certain. Aside from the fact that there will be rotation with this new trip just three days after the one to Bilbao, it’s unclear who can play consecutive matches, or which players will get an opportunity, given the various options available, balancing competition with versatility.
Not forgetting that some players might also need to play regularly to build up their form. Like Désiré Doué, except we don’t know if he’ll be able to start yet. The wisest course of action would be to wait for the official announcement, about an hour before kickoff.
