PSG official lineup vs Rennes - Ligue 1

The lineups for PSG vs Rennes, corresponding to MD6 of Ligue 1 McDonald's, have just been announced.

Paris Saint-Germain are set to welcome Stade Rennais to the Parc des Princes this Friday, 27th September, for Matchday 6 of Ligue 1 McDonald's. With a crucial Champions League clash against Arsenal looming, PSG will aim to solidify their position at the top of the French league, though they’re battling several injury setbacks.

After a 1-1 draw against Stade de Reims last time out, PSG now find themselves level on points with Marseille and AS Monaco.

The squad has been hit hard by injuries, with Vitinha, Desire Doue, and Marco Asensio all missing from recent training sessions, joining long-term absentees Lucas Hernandez, Presnel Kimpembe, and Goncalo Ramos on the sidelines. To make matters worse, Gianluigi Donnarumma will also be unavailable.

PSG official lineup vs Rennes - Ligue 1

The official team lineups for PSG vs Rennes have just been revealed, an hour ahead of the kick-off. As expected, Luis Enrique has made several changes to his starting XI compared to the last match against Reims (1-1). After being rested last week, Dembele and Hakimi return to the starting XI, while Safonov continues in goal in Donnarumma's absence.

In defence, Hakimi will line up alongside Marquinhos, Pacho, and Beraldo, with Nuno Mendes missing out. As anticipated, Zaire-Emery, Joao Neves, and Fabian Ruiz form the midfield, with their specific roles yet to be determined. In attack, Ousmane Dembele will be joined by Bradley Barcola and Lee Kang-In, though the exact formation will become clearer once the match kicks off.

PSG's official lineup against Rennes: Safonov - Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Beraldo - Zaire-Emery, Neves, Ruiz - Dembele, Lee, Barcola.

As for Rennes, their team selection to face PSG largely mirrors predictions from the press, especially from Brittany. Kalimuendo, facing his former club, will lead the attack alongside Gouiri and Blas. Ostigard returns to the starting XI after two games out, while the experienced Hateboer is named on the bench. Rennes will be set up in a 3-4-3 formation.

Rennes' official lineup against PSG: Mandanda - Ostigard, Wooh, Seidu - Assignon, Santamaria, Matusiwa, Truffert - Blas, Kalimuendo, Gouiri.

In a surprise twist for PSG, Kolo Muani starts on the bench.