Strasbourg-PSG: Pochettino facing a real headache to compose his team

The Parisian spring clears up as it emerges from the snow in Munich.

All of Paris begins to dream of European stars.

But the reality of daily life will bring the club from the capital back to earth this Saturday (5 p.m.).

More exciting than ever, Ligue 1 is restarting.

And it is in Alsace that part of the Parisian destiny will be played out.

Before the red and blue trip to Strasbourg on Saturday, Lille could take a 6 point lead by winning this Friday in Metz (9 p.m.).

All while Paris should come to La Meinau with a team that is still very handicapped.

Juan Bernat (in recovery), Marco Verratti and Alessandro Florenzi (Covid) will still be absent.

For Mauro Icardi (thigh) and Layvin Kurzawa (calves), the probability is not high.

Neymar, whose adductors shot in Munich, is suspended.

In Bavaria, Mauricio Pochettino also lost Marquinhos in the battle.

Heroic scorer because already affected in the adductors, he left the lawn early (31st minute).

The exact diagnosis remains unknown on Thursday but his presence in Strasbourg has already been ruled out by the staff, if ever the (short) hope of seeing him back against Munich on Tuesday April 13 still exists.

For Kylian Mbappé, hit by a blow at the end of the match, rest should be recommended by Pochettino this weekend.

Presnel Kimpembe, in great demand with the Blues as with Paris, could also benefit from an "off" day.

Caution before the second leg against Munich

With all these unknowns, which team does PSG plan to align in Alsace?

Abdou Diallo, who came out ill at half-time, should be able to take his place.

Colin Dagba, Mitchel Bakker, Ander Herrera, Rafinha, Pablo Sarabia, Thilo Kehrer, Julian Draxler will be called up to fight for Ligue 1 by Pochettino.

Just like Leandro Paredes, suspended in Munich.

The group will continue to be rejuvenated with the presence of Xavi Simons or Kenny Nagera.

At rest this Thursday the day after the feat, the Parisians have an appointment this Friday morning at the Camp des Loges for a collective session.

They will not leave for Strasbourg until the morning of Saturday.

Mauricio Pochettino and his staff must play it safe because the return match against Bayern arrives quickly, very quickly, from this Tuesday evening at the Parc des Princes.

Absent announced, the expected comeback will be that of Marco Verratti, whose period of isolation should come to an end on Sunday or Monday.

It remains to be seen whether the pace demanded by a Champions League quarter-final is possible for him.

The probable team in Strasbourg:

Rico - Dagba (or Pembélé), Kehrer, Diallo, Bakker - Herrera, Paredes, Rafinha - Sarabia, Kean, Draxler.

The probable team against Munich:

Navas - Dagba (or Kehrer), Danilo, Kimpembe, Diallo - Paredes, Gueye - Di Maria, Neymar, Draxler - Mbappé.