This time, the choices were relatively limited. With the packages of Marquinhos and Fabian Ruiz, hit in the right adductor, that of Hugo Ekitike, insufficient discomfort in the right hamstring, the suspension of Achraf Hakimi and the already recorded absences of Presnel Kimpembe, Neymar, Nordi Mukiele and Nuno Mendes, Christophe Galtier was not spoiled for choice. To get at least the point that will ensure PSG an eleventh title of champion of France this Saturday evening in Strasbourg, the Parisian coach has done with the means at hand to constitute his starting lineup.
More than comfortable means since, if they rejuvenate and considerably reduce his bench – only 6 substitutes including 4, if we count Pembélé, from the training center – he nevertheless allows him to align an eleven competitive start.
In front of the inevitable Gianluigi Donnarumma, the defense will be a little rejuvenated since El Chadaille Bitshiabu will be there alongside Sergio Ramos and Danilo. On the right, another Titi will be on the front of the stage since Warren Zaire-Emery will again have to occupy the right flank usually assigned to Achraf Hakimi, while the left side will be entrusted to Juan Bernat. In the midfield, to team up with the Verratti – Vitinha tandem, Galtier preferred to line up Renato Sanches than Carlos Soler, who will sit on the bench. It is up to the trio to put the Messi – Mbappé tandem in the best possible position to allow Paris to shake the opposing nets for an eighth game in a row in Ligue 1.
