Despite many absent, including Lionel Messi, Angel Di Maria and Neymar, Mauricio Pochettino had several options to compose his team for the meeting of this Sunday evening (8:45 p.m.).
The Argentine coach relied on part of the training that won last Monday in Vannes (4-0) in the round of 16 of the Coupe de France but he made some important changes on each line. Thus, Navas replaces Donnarumma, affected by the Covid, in the goal. The defense records the return of Marquinhos instead of Kehrer. In the middle, Michut gives way to Paredes. Finally, on the offensive plan, exit Simons and place Icardi once again as in Lorient (1-1), just before the break where he had scored and narrowly avoided the defeat of his team.
This Saturday, questioned on the state of form of the Argentine striker as well as his technical relationship with Mbappé, Pochettino had indicated: “he is in a good state of form.
Mauro and Kylian haven't played much together lately, they have different characteristics.
The relationship between Kylian and Mauro: they can complement each other, and bring interesting things to each other ”.
Note the new tenure of Wijnaldum on the side while he had not necessarily shone at Vannes.
Sergio Ramos, himself, suspended from Vannes in the Coupe de France after his expulsion from Lorient, will take his place on the substitute bench just like the young Bitshiabu, Michut, Gharbi and Simons, but also Rico, Kehrer, Bernat, Dina Ebimbe.
PSG against Lyon:
Navas - Dagba, Kimpembe, Marquinhos (cap.), Nuno Mendes - Herrera, Verratti, Paredes - Wijnaldum, Icardi, Mbappé.
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