Thiago Silva will start Dortmund -PSG this Tuesday evening (9 p.m.) at Signal Iduna Park, round of 16 in the Champions League. The captain holds despite his difficulties in the game appeared last week in Amiens (4-4) in the league. The Brazilian was involved in the first three Picards goals.
The central defender had resumed competition a few days earlier, on February 12 in Dijon, in the quarterfinals of the Coupe de France (1-6). He had played 61 minutes then 45 minutes in the Somme.
At the break, he had given way to Marquinhos. "It's enough 45 minutes for Thiago," said coach Thomas Tuchel.
Besides Thiago Silva, Neymar and Kylian Mbappé also started. The surprise should concern the system chosen by Thomas Tuchel. PSG have been playing in a 4-4-2 since half time against Real Madrid on November 26 and in the French league since the meeting in Montpellier (3-1) on December 7.
The technician could adapt to Dortmund 3-4-3 and also opt for a 3-4-3 with Marquinhos in central defense with Thiago Silva and Presnel Kimpembe. In front, logically, the attack should be led by Neymar, Angel Di Maria and Kylian Mbappé. It is therefore Mauro Icardi who could pay the price for this reorganization. PSG arrives at the stadium this Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.