After the setback experienced last week at the Parc des Princes against Brest (2-2), PSG will try to get back on the path to success this Friday evening on the Strasbourg lawn (9 p.m.), on behalf of the 20th day of Ligue 1. A meeting in which Ousmane Dembélé will not participate, preserved after feeling a little discomfort in his thigh, Bradley Barcola, suspended after his red card received last weekend against the Brestois, nor Achraf Hakimi, left to rest after his elimination in the round of 16 of the CAN with Morocco.
Forced to reshape his attacking trio which had generally given him satisfaction in recent weeks, Luis Enrique should trust Randal Kolo Muani and Marco Asensio to compensate for the absences of Dembélé and Barcola in the corridors.
The Frenchman and the Spaniard will support Kylian Mbappé who will once again occupy the forefront of the Parisian attack.
Zaire-Emery back in midfield?
Behind, several changes should also take place compared to the match played against Brest.
Lucas Hernandez, who will be suspended against these same Brestois in the 8th final of the Coupe de France next Wednesday, should return to the left lane after having helped out in the axis, while the right lane should be occupied by Carlos Soler, already used in this register this season.
In the central hinge, it is the duo composed of Marquinhos, replacing last week, and Danilo Pereira who holds the rope.
In midfield, we should see Manuel Ugarte again in his sentry role after leaving him to Fabian Ruiz during the previous match.
Warren Zaire-Emery should regain his preferred position as a relay player after having helped out in recent weeks in defense, Vitinha will complete the Parisian midfield.
The probable composition of PSG:
Donnarumma – Soler, Marquinhos (cap.), Danilo, Lucas Hernandez – Zaire-Emery, Ugarte, Vitinha – Asensio, K. Mbappé, Kolo Muani.