While the reception that the Parc des Princes will reserve for him will surely stir the debates until the match, Lionel Messi should celebrate his first tenure of the year this Wednesday evening, against Angers, as part of the 18th day of Ligue 1 The recent world champion, back in the capital since last week, is about to be launched from the kick-off by Christophe Galtier against the red lantern.
To support him in front, Hugo Ekitike will chain a fourth tenure in a row for the first time since his arrival at PSG.
The former Rémois remains on two goals scored during his last two outings (Lens, Châteauroux).
As a playmaker, Neymar applies after being preserved in the Coupe de France on Friday, in order to undergo treatment following his sprained right ankle during the World Cup with Brazil.
The staff closely follows his feelings and can count on Carlos Soler to replace him if necessary.
In midfield, Warren Zaire-Emery, only 16, made an impression against Castelroussins but Paris could find a more experienced midfielder on Wednesday evening, with the returns to the starting lineup of Fabian Ruiz and Danilo Pereira, associated with Vitinha.
Nordi Mukiélé, who appeared strapped in the left knee during the last training session, should continue as a right side in the absence of Achraf Hakimi, with Juan Bernat on the left and the Ramos-Marquinhos pair in the central hinge.
Marco Verratti felt pain in his quadriceps during training on Tuesday morning and must forfeit.
The Italian is added to the list of absentees (Hakimi, Mbappé, Kimpembe, Sanches and Mendes).
The probable line-up of PSG
Donnarumma - Mukiele, Ramos, Marquinhos (cap.), Bernat - Ruiz, Danilo, Vitinha - Neymar (or Soler) - Ekitike, Messi