PSG predicted lineup for Champions League clash with Man City

By Ihuoma Inyama

Paris Saint-Germain are set to face Manchester City in their second Champions League League Phase match on Wednesday, with Luis Enrique expected to welcome back key players Ousmane Dembélé and Nuno Mendes.

The European champions head into the clash on the back of three consecutive Ligue 1 victories after beating Le Mans 3-1 at home.

Enrique is expected to line up his side in a 4-3-3 formation, with Matvey Safonov starting in goal.

Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho and Nuno Mendes are tipped to form the defence, while Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz and Joao Neves are expected to make up the midfield.

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Désiré Doué could start on the right wing, although Ferran Torres is another option for Enrique. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is expected to occupy the opposite flank, with Dembélé leading the attack.

PSG predicted XI vs Manchester City:

Goalkeeper: Matvey Safonov

Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes

Midfielders: Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz, Joao Neves

Forwards: Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

Dembélé, who was rested against Le Mans, is expected to return to the starting lineup as PSG look to secure a positive result against an unbeaten Manchester City side.

Kvaratskhelia will also be expected to play a key role after scoring from the bench in PSG’s latest league victory.