Possible PSG line-up for the Champions League semi-final against Borussia Dortmund
The moment of truth has arrived for Paris Saint-Germain in a season in which they compete in four competitions, winning two, the latest of which was Ligue 1 last Sunday, and this could culminate in a historic triple, including poker and the Super Cup, although they need to beat Borussia Dortmund first.whom they will face this evening at Signal Iduna Park in the European Cup semi-finals.
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Luis Enrique could repeat the eleven with which he beat Barcelona 1-4 in Montjuïc, although the 53-year-old Asturian coach is used to springing surprises on such occasions. The defense should consist of Achraf, Marquinhos, Lucas Hernandez and Nuno Mendes.since neither Skriniar nor Beraldo now provide sufficient guarantees for dominance in the defensive direction.
The midfield could be the same. In the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals Luis Enrique surprised Marco Asensio and Kang-In Lee in the starting line-up, but after the second leg against Barça, the excellent performances of Vitinny, Zaire-Emery and Fabian This could give them back ownership in Dortmund.
Attack is the line that causes the most doubt for Luis Enrique. Because although Barcola, Dembele and Mbappe started as favorites to form the trio, the Gijon player is considering the possibility of putting Gonzalo Ramos at number 9 so that Mbappe, starting on the left, has more freedom of movement. The Portuguese had a goal and an assist in Saturday’s draw against Le Havre and has 11 goals from 17 shots this season.
Possible eleven:
Donnarumma; Ashraf, Marquinhos, Lucas Hernandez, Nuno Mendes; Fabian, Vitinha, Zaire-Emery; Dembele, Mbappe and Barcola.
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