You shouldn’t miss it! Like the adults, PSG’s under-19s are playing their qualification for a play-off prior to the round of 16 of the Youth League this Wednesday in Dortmund (4 p.m., beIN Sports 1). Third in their group after dropping precious points against Newcastle (2-1 defeat on November 28), the youngsters coached by Zoumana Camara will absolutely have to win to hope to validate their ticket for the next round. The Titis are one point behind BVB in the standings and can no longer join AC Milan at the top of the group.
So far, we cannot say that the matches against Dortmund have been a success for PSG U19. Eliminated by the Germans last year, the young Parisians lost their entry into contention this season against the same club (0-1). However, we will have to find the formula to continue the adventure. The Titis were full of confidence for this meeting by winning 10-0 this weekend during the 1st federal round of the Gambardella Cup against Le Mée Sports.
With Gadou, without Mayulu
The opponent will obviously not be the same. A heavy fight awaits the gang at Camara who can count on the presence of Ethan Mbappé. Kylian’s little brother will be all the more expected as his midfield friend Senny Mayulu, sent off against Newcastle, is suspended. The good news comes from the return of Joane Kouakou Gadou. The solid 16-year-old central defender returned to competition after more than a month off.
He is operational in the same way as captain Yoram Zague who missed the match against Newcastle due to the U17 World Cup. Louis Mouquet, promoted to number 2 goalkeeper for the last professional match in L1 against Nantes (2-1), is also called upon to play. Executives who will not be too much to allow Paris to achieve the feat.
