Three weeks after conceding at the Parc against Bayern Munich (2-1), PSG returns to the Champions League and aims to win against Tottenham this Wednesday evening to stay in the top 8 of the qualifiers.
If Luis Enrique risked starting Ousmane Dembele in the previous game against Germany, this time he put the Ballon d’Or winner, who has just returned from a left calf injury, on the bench.
The big question is who the Spaniard will target to replace the world champion striker. The Asturian made a strong choice by deciding to field young 18-year-old Quentin Ndjantou in his attacking trio, rather than Senny Mayulu or Kang-in Lee.
Titi from Paris is making the first start of his career in the Champions League, after playing several minutes at Barcelona and Leverkusen. Ndjantou, most likely lined up as a false number 9, will be surrounded by Bradley Barcola and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in attack.
The return of midfielders Neves-Vitinha-Ruiz
For the rest, the Parisian eleven did not take any risks and especially gave pride to the magical midfield trio with Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz and João Neves who had not been equal in C1 since the first day, against Atalanta Bergamo (4-0).
The defensive line was classic: Nuno Mendes continued on the left, while Warren Zaire-Emery started on the right. Hinge Marquinhos – Pacho is again comfortable in front of Lucas Chevalier. Which will see the Brazil captain celebrate his 500th game in a Paris shirt.
For Tottenham, Randal Kolo Muani will start, linked with Richarlison up front. Coach Thomas Franck has opted for an ultra-defensive 5-3-2 organization.
“Quentin is ready, he is the best choice,” explained Rafel Pol, Luis Enrique’s deputy, on Canal+. We hope he will continue to do what he knows how, working well with the ball and without the ball. We always play with versatile players. »
PSG’s official lineup: Knights – Zaire-Emery, Marquinhos (cap.), Pacho, Mendes – Vitinha, Neves, Ruiz – Barcola, Ndjantou, Kvaratskhelia.
