PSG vs Metz – Match Preview and Team Update

PSG returns to Parc des Princes on Saturday evening to face bottom-placed Metz in Ligue 1’s Matchday 23.

PSG vs Metz – Match Preview and Team News

• Date: Saturday, 21st February
• Kick-off: 8:05pm BST
• Venue: Parc Des Princes, Paris
• Last Meeting: Metz 2-3 PSG, Ligue 1, 13th December 2025

PSG Team News

Luis Enrique faces a few injury issues ahead of the match. Star forward Ousmane Dembele is a doubt after getting injured in the Champions League game against Monaco, leaving the field in the 27th minute.

Quentin Ndjantou will be out for several weeks due to a right thigh injury. Fabian Ruiz is also ruled out with a bruised knee.

Senny Mayulu is dealing with a calf problem and is unlikely to play. Enrique is worried about the team’s injury struggles, mentioning that they suffer from “three or four injuries per game,” which affects his tactical choices.

This situation has forced Enrique to rely heavily on a small group of players, raising concerns about fatigue as they fight for the title.

January signing Dro Fernandez may make his first start in midfield, with Vitinha expected to keep his spot.

Metz Team News

Benjamin Stambouli remains out with a broken rib, likely returning in March.

Head coach Benoit Tavenot will probably start Jonathan Fischer (1.98m) in goal. The defense may see changes, with Urie-Michel Mboula and Sadibou Sane as the recent center-back pairing, while Jean-Philippe Gbamin and Terry Yegbe could be options.

Boubacar Traoré is set to return to midfield, offering support in Stambouli’s absence.

Jessy Deminguet is expected to partner with Traoré, while Alpha Toure might start over 16-year-old Believe Munongo to round out the midfield trio.

Gauthier Hein, Metz’s captain with six goals and four assists in Ligue 1 this season, is expected to play on the right wing. Habib Diallo, who has four goals this campaign, will lead the attack.

Form

PSG

PSG enters this match looking to recover from a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Rennes, which allowed Lens to overtake them in the Ligue 1 standings. The loss was troubling as PSG showed weaknesses not seen during their recent 5-0 win over Marseille.

However, they showed resilience midweek, securing a vital 3-2 victory away to Monaco in the Champions League.

Metz

Metz has struggled this season, currently at the bottom of Ligue 1 with just 13 points from 22 matches (W3, D4, L15). They haven’t won a league match since November 9, 2025, with their latest setback being a 3-1 loss to Auxerre.

Predicted Lineups

PSG: Chevalier; Zaire-Emery, Zabarnyi, Beraldo, Hernandez; Fernandez, Vitinha, Kang-in; Doué, Ramos, Barcola

Metz: Fischer; Kouao, Sané, Mboula, Ballo-Touré; Traore, Deminguet; Alpha Toure, Hein, Tsitaishvili; Diallo

How to Watch PSG vs Metz?

UK viewers can watch the match on Ligue 1+.

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