This Wednesday, Paris Saint-Germain take on Arsenal at the Parc des Princes in the second leg of their Champions League 2024-2025 semi-final (0-1 win in the first leg) (kick-off 9pm, broadcast on Canal+). On the eve of the match, L’Equipe reported that 27-year-old striker Ousmane Dembélé will start. It adds that the Gunners have been trying to get information.
“Aided by the medical department to alleviate the recurring minor aches and pains of recent days, Dembélé has been given the green light to feature in Luis Enrique’s squad. As far as starting the match? That’s the trend.
The same starting eleven is expected. Over the last few days, Arsenal have been trying to find out a little more about Paris’ intentions by activating their network around the capital club.”
Probable line-up:
Doué – Dembélé – Kvaratskhelia
Ruiz – Vitinha – Neves
Mendes – Pacho – Marquinhos – Hakimi
Donnarumma.
As for Dembélé, he looks likely to start. He has been able to train for the last two days after a very short absence. But you never know, he could be “spared” to make a 100% start. The likely line-up seems pretty clear-cut, with a chance for a Luis Enrique surprise.
That’s why Arsenal were able to try and get some information. This often happens in soccer, and top clubs are usually pretty good at hiding or covering their tracks. Above all, we don’t see PSG changing their style of play for this match.
However, the positioning of certain players may lead to necessary adaptations on the part of their opponents. So much the better, Paris can take advantage of this unpredictability. Especially as it is possible to make changes during the course of the match without having to change players.
