This Saturday, Paris Saint-Germain (2nd) faces Metz (18th) at the Stade Saint-Symphorien for Matchday 16 of the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season (kick-off at 7 pm, CET). PSG coach Luis Enrique must choose his starting eleven, taking into account the opponent, upcoming matches, and the risk of suspensions, after having selected the squad for this encounter.
There are always some unpredictable decisions with Luis Enrique, who knows how to involve his entire squad and surprise everyone, including his opponents. However, with the trip coming just three days after the Champions League match (and before the trip to Qatar on Wednesday for the Intercontinental Cup), we can expect some rotation.
It’s not about changing everyone; we must respect the opponent, who is capable of great things despite their league position, and field a competitive team. But some key players should be rested, while others will logically have opportunities.
Possible lineup:
Mbaye – Ramos – Doué
Ruiz – Lee – Ndjantou
Hernandez – Beraldo – Zabarnyi – Mayulu
Chevalier.
Substitutes– Safonov, Marin, Mendes, Pacho, Neves, Vitinha, Zaïre-Emery, Barcola, Kvaratskhelia.
Unavailable – Dembélé, Hakimi, Marquinhos, (blessure).
Lucas Hernandez could face a yellow card suspension.
It would be effective for the home game against Paris FC on January 4th, as part of Matchday 17 of Ligue 1.
