PSG vs AS Monaco: Predicted lineup for Champions League second-leg Play-off

Paris Saint-Germain will hosts AS Monaco at the Parc des Princes in the second-leg of their Champions League Play-off tie. In the first-leg, Luis Enrique's team came back from two goals down to claim an important 3-2 away victory against Pocognoli's team at the Stade Louis II.

Over the weekend, the European Champions comfortably defeated rock-bottom side FC Metz 3-0 to climb to the top of the Ligue 1 table following Lens' 3-2 loss to Monaco.

For this game, Luis Enrique will once again have to do without without several players, including Ousmane Dembélé, Senny Mayulu, Quentin Ndjantou and Fabian Ruiz.

Here is Les Parisiens' predicted starting XI against Monaco.

PSG Predicted Lineup vs. AS Monaco (4-3-3)

GK: Matvey Safonov - The Russian has successfully installed himself as thee starting goalkeeper for PSG this season, making the most of Lucas Chevalier's underwhelming performances.

RB: Achraf Hakimi - The Moroccan has been one of the only starters to face Metz this weekend as he needs more minutes on the pitch to return to his best.

CB: Marquinhos - The Brazilian has been in great difficulty when facing Balogun and Monaco last week despite PSG's victory. The backline in its whole was far from their usual level and much more will be needed to secure their spot in the Round of 16 of the competition.

CB: Willian Pacho - Just like his defensive partner, he had a difficult game against Monaco in the first-leg. This type of performance is rare since he joined the club last season.

LB: Nuno Mendes - The left-back is was rested against Metz over the weekend and will start this crucial game against Monaco.

CDM: Vitinha - Vitinha is arguably the best midfielder in the world since last season and he will be needed once more by Luis Enrique and his team to deliver another top-level performances as Paris look to protect their one-goal advantage against Monaco in the second-leg.

CM: Warren Zaire-Emery - The PSG Academy graduate has come back from far this season and became a key element of Luis Enrique's system as a full-back and as a midfielder making the most of the numerous injuries within the team this season.

CM: Joao Neves - The Portuguese is a key element of this team and will start against Monaco in what is one of the most important game this season for the European Champions up to this point.

RW: Désiré Doué - The France international is in remarkable form as of late and will likely be the main offensive threat of this PSG side. However, after leaving the pitch at halftime against Metz over the weekend, his coach might be cautious with him.

LW: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - The Georgian star who is still struggling to deliver high-level performances consistently is the obvious choice for this crucial game as Paris hope to secure a spot in the Round of 16 of the Champions League.

ST: Gonçalo Ramos - With Ousmane Dembélé set to miss the clash against Monaco, it should Ramos leading the frontline for PSG. However, the Spaniard coach could opt to play with a false nine and use Doué in this position with Barcola being chosen to start instead.