PSG predicted starting XI vs Girona: Slight doubts in midfield

On the eve of the match between the two clubs, it is already possible to outline the likely team compositions for PSG vs Girona. Compared to the last match, changes are expected in the Parisian starting eleven, particularly in defence and midfield.

Four months on, PSG will return to the Champions League on Wednesday evening at the Parc des Princes with the visit of Girona FC, the Catalan club making its debut in the competition. As the match approaches, Luis Enrique’s lineup is becoming clearer, although there are still some uncertainties in midfield.

PSG predicted starting XI vs Girona: Slight doubts in midfield

The only certainty is that Gianluigi Donnarumma, who injured his right thigh against Brest, will miss this match and will likely be replaced by Russian goalkeeper Matvey Safonov, who has not yet made an official appearance for PSG. In defence, the Marquinhos/Pacho partnership is expected after being rested at the start against Brest. Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes will handle the flanks.

Vitinha, who was injured with Portugal during the break, participated in the full PSG training session on Monday and could make his return to the starting eleven according to French media, in a number six role. Warren Zaire-Emery, who returned partially to training on Sunday after a calf injury during the break, also participated partially in the collective session on Monday and should return to the squad.

The French midfielder will compete with Fabian Ruiz for the relay role according to L'Equipe and Le Parisien, who see Joao Neves completing the trio. Up front, no surprises are expected. Ousmane Dembele should play on the right wing, with Marco Asensio as a false nine and Bradley Barcola on the left.

PSG predicted lineup vs Girona: Safonov - Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes - Ruiz (or Zaire-Emery), Vitinha, Neves - Dembele, Asensio, Barcola.