This should be one of the curiosities of this 32nd final of the Coupe de France. In the absence of Gianluigi Donnarumma, rested, and Arnau Tenas injured in the shoulder, Keylor Navas should start against Revel, Sunday evening (8:45 p.m., beIN Sports 1), and thus make his first appearance with PSG for almost a year and a victory in the Coupe de France in Bollaert against Pays de Cassel (7-0, January 23, 2023). While his contract ends in June 2024, the Costa Rican goalkeeper is living his last months in Paris as best as possible but has, since returning from loan from Nottingham Forest, accepted his situation.
This tenure could be accompanied by several changes. In defense, Soler could take his place on the right side while Danilo Pereira, Beraldo and Mukiele apply. In the middle, Manuel Ugarte, who is going through a more complicated period, could find some rhythm. At his side, Luis Enrique will have to decide between Ethan Mbappé and Cher Ndour, unless another element finds favor in his eyes. He could take advantage of this to breathe life into very often used elements like Vitinha or Warren Zaire-Emery.
In attack, the big unknown remains whether Kylian Mbappé will start. The French striker who repeats wanting to play every match and score as many goals as possible scored a quintuple last season against the Pays de Cassel. A formation which also played in R1.
Saturday at a press conference, Luis Enrique maintained the mystery around the Parisian star. “Any situation has different versions, Yin and Yang. In this month of January, we are going to play four matches and this could be the opportunity for him to rest but also for him to keep the rhythm and play. It all depends on what point of view you take. But yes, it’s a possibility. »
Like last year in Châteauroux, where the young Ilyes Housni had his first professional minutes, other titis could make their debut with the first team. For this match which will take place in Castres, Senny Mayulu (17 years old), Joane Gadou (16 years old), Yoram Zague (17 years old) and Serif Nhaga (18 years old) are among the 21 players called up by Luis Enrique after taking part in all training since Thursday.
PSG’s likely composition: Navas – Soler, Danilo, Beraldo, Mukiele – Ndour, Ugarte – Asensio, Ramos, Mbappe (cap.), Kolo Muani.
