Lionel Messi will start against Ajaccio. Christophe Galtier put an end to all suspense by announcing it at a press conference this Friday noon. "Obviously I spoke with Leo as soon as he got back on Tuesday to see what state of mind he was in. I found him very serene. In the exchanges I felt him very determined to play, motivated to win an additional France championship title. From the moment I felt him determined in the work... Yes it will start tomorrow, "confirmed the Parisian coach.
The return of the Argentine to the starting eleven will require adjustments. This week, two options were worked on, including the one that would keep Hugo Ekitike among the incumbents. This Friday morning in training, the team worked in a three-way offensive system with the former Rémois, Messi and Kylian Mbappé. Even if he did not score in Troyes last weekend, the 20-year-old striker was convincing by his sense of movement and his play in support. "The reflection exists" to make him chain, still according to Galtier, who had already praised his good performance after the match at the Stade de l'Aube.
📄🆗 The Parisian group for the reception of AC Ajaccio this Saturday at the Parc des Princes.#PSGACA I #Ligue1
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We are moving towards maintaining a three-man defence with the suspension return of Achraf Hakimi in the right piston. If the attack was well composed of an additional offensive element, Vitinha could start on the substitutes' bench.
The probable PSG team
Donnarumma - Marquinhos (cap.), Ramos, Danilo - Hakimi, Ruiz, Verratti, Bernat - Messi - Ekitike, Mbappé
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