Deprived of four elements to compose his group – Draxler, Kurzawa, Icardi and Paredes – Mauricio Pochettino chose this Saturday evening, for the reception of Metz (9 p.m.), to field an unprecedented team. In front of Navas – Donnarumma is not on the scoresheet – he has chosen a four-man defense with Hakimi, Marquinhos, Ramos and Kimpembe in an unprecedented left-back role. Nuno Mendes remained on the bench. Angel Di Maria, for his last match with PSG, will evolve as a very attacking right midfielder.
The composition of PSG against Metz
Navas – Hakimi, Marquinhos, Ramos, Kimpembe – Danilo, Verratti -Di Maria, Messi, Neymar, Mbappé
For the rest, no surprise: Danilo and Verratti will form the midfield duo. In front of Messi, Mbappé and Neymar will form an attack in which the Frenchman will obviously be at the center of all attention. Firstly because he is pursuing the goal of finishing top scorer and assist in Ligue 1. But also obviously since the news of his contract extension was announced in the afternoon.
The party is planned after the game to celebrate the club’s 10th title. Michel Montana, the Park’s historic announcer, is present despite his Achilles tendon injury. The CUP Ultras are still on cheering strike as indicated by their upside down banner.