It is never too late to surprise and modify what we thought was established. After having played his team for a long time in a 4-3-3 scheme, having tested a 3-4-3 device during the last three, Mauricio Pochettino has decided to take advantage of the arrival of Troyes, this evening at the Parc des Princes. , to revive the fashion of the fantastic four.
For the first time since the trip to Saint-Étienne on November 28 (3-1 victory), the trio of unbeatable Mbappé – Neymar – Messi will be associated with Angel Di Maria. Good news for the Argentinian who had not started a Ligue 1 match at the Parc des Princes since the success against Reims on January 23.
To keep the cage of this team which should evolve in 4-2-3-1, Pochettino opted for the Costa Rican Keylor Navas. After three consecutive starts, the Spaniard Sergio Ramos finds himself on the bench, the central defense being this time entrusted to the pair Marquinhos – Kimpembe and the corridors to the Marcocain Hakimi and the Portuguese Mendes. In the midfield, the Verratti – Danilo duo will play the rakes in order to facilitate the task of Di Maria, Messi and Neymar, responsible for supplying Kylian Mbappé with balloons allowing him to establish his position as top scorer in Ligue 1.
PSG : Navas – Hakimi, Marquinhos (cap.), Kimpembe, Mendes – Danilo, Verratti – Di Maria, Messi, Neymar – Mbappé. Ent. : Pochettino.