Three days after its victory against Real Sociedad (2-0) in the round of 16 of the Champions League, PSG returns to its daily life in Ligue 1 this Saturday evening (9 p.m.) in Nantes.
If this meeting has been largely overshadowed in recent hours by the announcement of the departure of Kylian Mbappé at the end of the season, the leader of the French Championship is focused on the athlete and he will especially seek to build on his current good momentum after having won their last four matches in all competitions.
The probable composition of PSG:
Donnarumma – Hakimi, Marquinhos (cap.), Danilo, Hernandez – Zaire-Emery, Ugarte, Asensio – Kolo Muani, Mbappé, Barcola.
Luis Enrique should spare a few elements and thus make various changes during this fourth meeting played in the space of ten days.
Lucas Beraldo, who played the entirety of PSG's last three matches, should take a breather and take his place on the Beaujoire bench.
Substitute against Real Sociedad, Lucas Hernandez should replace the Brazilian defender in the left lane.
At his side, we should find the pair Marquinhos-Danilo Pereira, while Achraf Hakimi should continue in his usual right lane.
Ugarte back as sentry?
Several changes should also take place in midfield compared to the victory against Real Sociedad.
Manuel Ugarte could regain his place as a sentinel in front of the defense after being left on the bench in the Champions League.
Marco Asensio should eat up playing time in order to give Vitinha a break.
Warren Zaire-Emery should complete the trio.
On the attacking front, Luis Enrique could be tempted to make Ousmane Dembélé breathe in order to start Randal Kolo Muani on a pitch that he knows well, having played for three seasons in the FC Nantes jersey.
Scorers against Real Sociedad, Kylian Mbappé and Bradley Barcola should complete the Parisian attack line.