PSG and Marseille clash in a Ligue 1 match at the Parc des Princes on Sunday. The defending champions aim to close the gap on leaders Lens, while Marseille looks to re-enter the title race.
Currently, PSG is in second place with 48 points from 20 matches, just one point behind Lens and with a game in hand. Marseille is fourth with 39 points from the same number of fixtures.
PSG Team News
PSG will miss right-back Achraf Hakimi due to suspension after his red card in last week’s match. Midfielder Fabian Ruiz is still recovering from a knee injury, and young player Quentin Ndjantou is out after surgery on his hamstring.
On a positive note, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has recovered from an ankle issue and returned to full training, making him available for selection against Marseille.
Coach Luis Enrique is expected to stick with Matvey Safonov in goal, supported by defenders Warren Zaïre-Emery, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, and Nuno Mendes. The midfield is likely to feature Senny Mayulu, Vitinha, and João Neves, while the forward line may include Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele, and Bradley Barcola.
Before the match, Enrique talked about the importance of rivalry games, stating they are significant for both the standings and the team’s goal of securing three points.
PSG Predicted Lineup
Possible PSG starting XI: Safonov; Zaire-Emery, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Mayulu, Vitinha, Neves; Doue, Dembele, Barcola
Match Kick-off Time
The match is set to begin at 7:45 PM BST on Sunday, February 8th.
How to Watch PSG vs Marseille?
Viewers in the UK can watch the match on Amazon Prime Video’s Ligue 1 service, as well as through Ligue1+ and selected pay-per-view options on OneFootball.
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