PSG and AS Monaco will meet at Parc des Princes on Friday evening for a Ligue 1 match.
The defending champions aim to increase their lead at the top of the table, while Monaco seeks to enhance their chances for European qualification.
Earlier this year, the teams faced off twice in exciting Champions League playoffs, with PSG winning 5-4 on aggregate to advance to the Round of 16.
PSG vs Monaco – Match preview and team news
- Date: Friday, 6th March.
- Kick-off: 7:45pm BST.
- Venue: Parc Des Princes, Paris.
PSG team news
Quentin Ndjantou is out after thigh surgery and will be unavailable for several weeks.
Joao Neves and Fabian Ruiz are also not fit to play due to ongoing recovery from injuries.
Senny Mayulu and Ousmane Dembele are doubtful, but both have trained this week and could participate.
If Dembele doesn’t play, Desire Doue is likely to start.
Monaco team news
Takumi Minamino is out with torn knee ligaments until August, and Mohammed Salisu is also unavailable due to a knee injury.
Lukas Hradecky (knee), Eric Dier (calf), Kreppin Diatta (muscle), and Kassoum Ouattara are confirmed absentees.
Paul Pogba is sidelined but is expected to return to training in a couple of weeks.
Folarin Balogun, who scored four goals in his last four matches, will lead Monaco’s attack.
Form
PSG
Under Luis Enrique, PSG has been in excellent domestic form, winning nine of their last ten Ligue 1 matches and establishing a four-point lead at the top.
In their latest league game, Bradley Barcola scored the only goal in a 1-0 win against Le Havre on February 28. At home, PSG has been particularly strong, winning 10 of 11 matches and conceding only 4 goals this season.
Monaco
Monaco has found their rhythm at the right moment, enjoying a strong streak in Ligue 1.
They are unbeaten in their last six league matches (W4, D2) after a rough patch earlier this season. Their latest match saw them win 2-0 against Angers at home on February 28.
Predicted lineups
PSG: Safonov; Hakimi, Zabarnyi, Pacho, Mendes; Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Fernandez; Doue, Ramos, Barcola.
Monaco: Kohn; Kehrer, Zakaria, Faes; Vanderson, Teze, Camara, Henrique; Akliouche, Golovin; Balogun.
How to watch PSG vs Monaco?
Fans in the UK can watch the match on Amazon Prime PPV and Ligue 1+.
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