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Paris Saint-Germain vs Le Mans: Predicted starting lineup for Ligue 1 match

Who will make it into the starting lineup as PSG prepare to face Le Mans at the Parc des Princes?
ByAlan Mezoela
Paris Saint-Germain Training Session and Press Conference
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Following the international break, Paris Saint-Germain will make their return to Ligue 1 with a game against Le Mans FC, the newly promoted side who has impressed so far as they tallied six points in five games, sitting 9th in the table, just two points behind the Parisians.

The Parisians have won their last three games in all competition and will aim for a fourth against an arguably easy opponent. Luis Enrique should have all his players available for this game with Senny Mayulu being the only interrogation in the group.

Here is Les Parisiens' predicted starting XI against Le Mans.

PSG Predicted Lineup vs. Le Mans (4-3-3)

GK: Matvey Safonov - The Russian delivered his best performances with the club this season just before the break and will need to carry this form far into the season to help his side reach their objectives.

RB: Achraf Hakimi - The Moroccan should make his return to the team after his small injury sustained before the international break.

CB: Marquinhos - The Brazilian is tipped to be the one starting against Le Mans this weekend as Paris is now chasing Monaco in the Ligue 1 table.

CB: Illia Zabarnyi - The Ukraine international centre-back will be the one starting alongside either Marquinhos or Lucas Hernandez as Pacho comes back from a long trip with Ecuador.

LB: Lucas Digne - It will be either Lucas Digne or Lucas Hernandez that will start as left-back while Nuno Mendes is rested in the first game back from the international window after representing Portugal.

CDM: Lucas Beraldo - The Brazilian will most likely start this game in midfield following the international break as many of his teammates will be rested against Le Mans at home.

CM: Fabian Ruiz - The Spaniard will likely start this game and will either partner Joao Neves or Warren Zaire-Emery alongside Lucas Beraldo in midfield.

CM: Warren Zaire-Emery - The Frenchman who is the only PSG player to make the Golden Boy list, will likely start against Le Mans, unless his coach decides to rest him and many of the starters against the newly promoted side.

RW: Désiré Doué  - The Frenchman has delivered top level performances with France during the international break and certainly proved that he could quickly become a superstar. Hopefully, he will be able to maintain his level with PSG against Le Mans this weekend.

LW: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - The Georgian should start this game after representing his country during the international break. Luis Enrique could however rest him up and give an opportunity to Belgian international Mika Godts.

ST: Ousmane Dembélé - The 2025 Ballon d'Or did not particularly shine with Zinedine Zidane's team as he was outshined by Michael Olise, Rayan Cherki and Désiré Doué, his PSG teammate. Paris' fans will hope that he can produce with his team.

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