2023-11-23 20:24:55
No time to breathe for PSG which is already returning to the national scene, while some of its internationals were still playing with their national selection on Monday or Tuesday. The timing was very tight for Luis Enrique who only benefited from the two training sessions in order to prepare for the shock of the 13th day of Ligue 1 this Friday evening (9 p.m.) against AS Monaco, 3rd, at the Parc des Princes.
The Spanish technician will have to juggle this calendar constraint and the physical problems suffered by Warren Zaire-Emery, out until the end of the year, and Marquinhos, sidelined for 10 days, when putting together his team kind.
One of the uncertainties concerns the composition of the Parisian defense. In the absence of the Brazilian captain, several options are available to Luis Enrique: that of aligning Lucas Hernandez in the left axis alongside Milan Skriniar, which would result in Nordi Mukiele starting in the left lane. The French international was convincing in this position against Montpellier and Reims and this configuration could be renewed for the reception of the Monegasques.
The other solution would consist of starting Danilo Pereira in the center and leaving Lucas Hernandez or Mukiele as left back. Absent since the beginning of November, the Portuguese is at 100% of his physical capacities according to those around him, but his association with Skriniar can prove risky, the two men lacking mobility against opposing attackers. Luis Enrique will have to decide.
Gonzalo Ramos and Randal Kolo Muani in competition
In midfield, the PSG coach should trust Fabian Ruiz to fill the absence of WZE. The Spaniard has been to his advantage during his last outings in Ligue 1 and he should be associated with Manuel Ugarte in midfield. In high demand during the break with the South Korean selection, Kang-in Lee should start on the bench and leave his place in this hybrid role between the midfielder and the left wing to Vitinha.
The other uncertainty in the Parisian starting lineup concerns the identity of the holder in attack, alongside Ousmane Dembélé and Kylian Mbappé, who will inherit the captain’s armband. Randal Kolo Muani, suspended during the victory in Reims, and Gonçalo Ramos, in difficulty during this previous meeting, are in the balance for this last place. The first played and scored on Tuesday with the Blues, while the Portuguese only played one match, last November 16, with his selection. The Spaniard will make his decision just a few hours before the match kicks off.
The likely composition: Donnarumma – Hakimi, Skriniar, Hernandez (or Danilo), Mukiele – Ugarte, Fabian Ruiz – Dembele, Vitinha – Kolo Muani (or Ramos), Mbappe (cap).
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