Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will host Toulouse at the Parc des Princes this Friday in Ligue 1, aiming to solidify their six-point lead at the top of the table. While their domestic campaign under Luis Enrique has been strong, the Parisians are grappling with Champions League struggles, which may see squad rotation take precedence here before a big game against Bayern Munich.
Toulouse, meanwhile, are in scintillating form, targeting their fourth straight Ligue 1 win, a feat not achieved by the club in over a decade.
This match is a tale of contrasting fortunes. PSG seek to maintain domestic dominance despite looming European concerns, while Toulouse's remarkable resurgence has propelled them from relegation trouble to within touching distance of European qualification.
PSG Team News
PSG are expected to rotate heavily with a midweek Champions League clash against Bayern Munich on the horizon.
Manager Luis Enrique may rest key players, including Marquinhos, who is suspended for this match. Injuries to Presnel Kimpembe, Lucas Hernandez, and Goncalo Ramos further constrain options in defence.
Ecuadorian defender Willian Pacho, though fit, may be sidelined due to his late return from international duty. Ousmane Dembélé should feature, with his absence from the French national squad ensuring fitness.
Up front, Enrique may persist with a false nine approach, opting for players like Marco Asensio and Bradley Barcola to lead the attack.
Here is how the side last lined up
PSG Predicted Starting XI
Safonov; Hakimi, Lucas Beraldo, Skriniar, Zague; Joao Neves, Mayulu, Fabian Ruiz; Doue, Asensio, Barcola
Toulouse Team News
Toulouse are riding high on confidence after securing three consecutive wins without conceding. Manager Carles Martinez may stick with a largely unchanged lineup from their recent triumph over Rennes.
The only notable absentees are Danish defender Rasmus Nicolaisen, alongside potential late-returning internationals Gabriel Suazo and Mark McKenzie.
Toulouse’s balanced setup has seen them thrive in away games, with their defensive solidity and swift transitions playing a key role in their resurgence.
Expect Zakaria Aboukhlal and César Aboukhlal to lead the attack, supported by creative midfielders.
Here is how the side last lined up
Toulouse Predicted Starting XI
Restes; Kamanzi, Sidibe, Cresswell, Akdag, Donnum; Casseres, Sierro; Aboukhlal, King, Gboho
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