Paris Saint-Germain vs FC Nantes: Predicted lineup for Ligue 1 game

The Paris Saint-Germain will look to bounce back against FC Nantes after their disappointing 2-1 home loss against Lyon over the weekend. RC Lens who qualified for the Coupe de France final is just one point behind Paris ahead of this game. Therefore, Dembélé and his teammates will need a victory against Nantes who are fighting for their survival in the league.

For this game, Luis Enrique will have to do without Vitinha and Nuno Mendes who are both recovering from injuries. At this point there is no indication that they will be back in time for the Champions League clash against Bayern Munich next week. However, the team registered the return of Fabian Ruiz against Lyon and the Spaniard should get more minutes after missing the last three months of competition.

Here is Les Parisiens' predicted starting XI against Nantes.

PSG Predicted Lineup vs. FC Nantes (4-3-3)

GK: Matvey Safonov - The Russian should be the one between the post for this game, despoite rumours that Luis Enrique could entrust this role to Lucas Chevalier.

RB: Achraf Hakimi - The Moroccan doesn't have a real replacement at his position and will therefore start this game.

CB: Marquinhos - He will make his return to the starting lineup after being rested in the loss against Lyon.

CB: Illia Zabarnyi - The Ukraine international should move to the left side of PSG's backline while Willian Pacho is rested ahead of this weekend. However, his coach could keep the Ecuadorian in his starting XI against Nantes and rest him against Angers.

LB: Lucas Hernandez - The France international will be the starting left-back of this team in the foreseeable future, while Nuno Mendes recovers from his injury. The former Bayern Munich player will play his 100th game for the club.

CDM: Lucas Beraldo - The Brazilian has delivered several good performances in midfield. With Vitinha injured, he should be aligned in this position once more against Nantes who is fighting to stay in Ligue 1 next season.

CM: Warren Zaire-Emery - The young PSG player should make his return to the starting lineup against Nantes. His run of consecutive start ended this weekend after 40 games. He will likely stay a crucial part of the team despite Fabian Ruiz's return.

CM: Dro Fernandez - Joao Neves will once again be rested at the start of this game, which would be the best opportunity to see former La Masia prodigy Dro in a starting role. He has struggled to get minutes lately and facing a relegation-threatened side could be good for his development.

RW: Ibrahim Mbaye  - He has also disappeared of all radars lately. Since his return from the AFCON, he has had tremendous trouble to get minutes with the club. While a transfer is not excluded at the end of the season, it would be important to keep him involved as much as possible.

LW: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - The Georgian had a formidable entrance against Lyon over the weekend, while he was not able to prevent the defeat of his team, he score a marvellous goal and seems in great form.

ST: Gonçalo Ramos - The Portuguese should have another opportunity to shine against Nantes. He is not a first-choice for Luis Enrique and needs to regain some confidence, even more after his missed penalty against Lyon.

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