Tuesday afternoon, Luis Enrique had plenty of time to think about the starting eleven he could field against Real Sociedad in the round of 16 of the Champions League.
The technician will be able to continue this reflection on Wednesday a few hours before this European meeting and he has all the cards in hand.
With an almost complete group, the Parisian coach, who has rotated a lot in recent weeks, is spoiled for choice.
“Everyone is convinced they can be a starter.
This is my goal, that everyone can be convinced that they are capable of helping the team.
It’s a handicap to have to choose but it’s a dynamic that is positive,” he explained at a press conference on Wednesday.
Against the Basques, he will be able to count on the return of Kang-in Lee.
After the elimination of South Korea in the Asian Cup, the former Mallorca player had the right to a few days of rest and resumed training on Tuesday with his teammates but is likely to start on the bench.
Apart from a doubt between Fabian Ruiz, whose presence in front of the journalists does not guarantee that he will start, and Manuel Ugarte, the starting eleven might not include any big surprises.
In defense, Marquinhos should be aligned in central defense with Danilo Pereira and Lucas Hernandez finding his left side.
In attack, Kylian Mbappé will be present as confirmed by his coach even if there were no real doubts.
“He trained today (Tuesday), he is in shape to play and he is going to have a very great match,” even added his partner Fabian Ruiz.
Unsurprisingly, the Parisian top scorer will start.
The probable composition of PSG:
Donnarumma - Hakimi, Marquinhos (cap.), Danilo, Hernandez - Zaire-Emery, Ruiz, Vitinha - Dembélé, Mbappé, Barcola.