PSG vs AS Monaco : Predicted lineup for Ligue 1 clash

Paris Saint-Germain will face AS Monaco for the fourth time this season in the opener of Matchday 25 of Ligue 1 McDonald's at the Parc des Princes. Luis Enrique and his team managed a win, a draw and one loss against Sébastien Pocognoli's side, with the latest clash ending on a thrilling 2-2 in the French capital as PSG secured a 5-4 aggregate win in the Champions League Play-offs.

For this game, the Spaniard will have to do without Fabian Ruiz, Quentin Ndjantou and Joao Neves. However, he saw Senny Mayulu and Ousmane Dembélé make their return to the squad just in time before the Champions League Round of 16 clash against Chelsea on March 11th.

Here is Les Parisiens' predicted starting XI against Monaco.

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

GK: Matvey Safonov - The Russian is set to start his 10th consecutive game since overtaking Lucas Chevalier in the goalkeeper hierarchy.

RB: Achraf Hakimi - The Moroccan is superbly getting back to his best after after his long injury.

CB: Illia Zabarnyi - Per usual, Illia Zabarnyi should start the game before a Champions League game while Marquinhos who recently welcomed a new-born baby will be rested.

CB: Willian Pacho - The Ecuador international should start this upcoming game as he is a crucial player of this team. Nonetheless, Lucas Beraldo who could extend his contract at the club could be the one set to start this clash.

LB: Nuno Mendes - The Portuguese left-back should be the one starting against Monaco this weekend. However, he could be rested by his coach after playing a lot of games recently while Lucas Hernandez make his way in the starting lineup.

CDM: Vitinha - Vitinha is the most important player of Enrique's system and he will be important to help his team defeat Monaco, a team that gave them a lot of trouble this season.

CM: Warren Zaire-Emery - The PSG Academy graduate seems to have all of Luis Enrique's trust and he is delivering tenfold this season, making the most of Fabian Ruiz's prolonged absence in midfield.

CM: Dro Fernandez - The Spanish wonderkids should start his second consecutive game with PSG since his transfer. He will likely become a key players of the club in the next few years.

RW: Bradley Barcola - The France international is one of the important offensive players of his team this season, despite a lack of regularity in front of goals.

LW: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - The Georgian star could be rested for this game while Désiré Doué gets the nod from Luis Enrique. However, he needs to get more continuity on the pitch and should play at least 60 minutes.

ST: Lee Kang-In - The South Korean should be the one leading the frontline for PSG despite Ousmane Dembélé's return to the squad following his small injury sustained in the first-leg against Monaco.