PSG vs FC Metz : Predicted lineup for Ligue 1 match

PSG are set to face bottom side FC Metz at the Parc des Princes on Matchday 23 of Ligue 1 McDonald's. Luis Enrique and his team are currently at the second spot in the league table, just one point behind RC Lens.

Earlier this week, they managed a hard-fought 3-2 victory over 10-men Monaco in the first-leg of the Champions League Play-offs after coming back from two goals down.

For this game, Luis Enrique will have to do without four players against Metz with Fabian Ruiz, Quentin Ndjantou, Senny Mayulu and Ousmane Dembélé all recovering from injuries.

Here is Les Parisiens' predicted starting XI against FC Metz.

PSG Predicted Lineup vs. FC Metz (4-3-3)

GK: Matvey Safonov - The Russian has delivered several high level performances and will be between the post for PSG.

RB: Warren Zaire-Emery - Hakimi should be rested for this upcoming game, which means that Warren Zaire-Emery will slot back in a full-back position.

CB: Illia Zabarnyi - The former Bournemouth player has had a difficult start with PSG this season and made many costly mistakes. Hopefully, this game against Metz could be his chance to start a positive trend.

CB: Lucas Beraldo - The Brazilian who is rumoured to extend his contract has not played in a month for PSG but should make his return to the starting lineup against Metz.

LB: Lucas Hernandez - The France international left-back should be chosen to start against Metz while Nuno Mendes is rested ahead of the second-leg of the Champions League tie against Monaco.

CDM: Vitinha - Vitinha is the most important player of this team this season and started almost every game this season, playing at a high level.

CM: Dro Fernandez - The Spanish wonderkid could make his first start with PSG as they are set to face Metz, which would be a perfect opportunity to see his talent for a longer period on the pitch.

CM: Joao Neves - The Portuguese midfielder is one of the pillar of this team. While he could be important to rest him for this game and see Kang-In Lee in the starting lineup, he should be present at the start of the game.

RW: Désiré Doué - He could be rested by his coach for this game like many starters of his team. However, the former Rennes player will likely start to continue his great run of form started against Monaco.

LW: Ibrahim Mbaye - The Senegalese international should be one of the changes operated by Luis Enrique against Metz. While his minutes on the pitch are somewhat limited this season, he has delivered good performances when he was called upon by his coach.

ST: Gonçalo Ramos - With Ousmane Dembélé set to miss the next two games following his calf injury sustained against Monaco in the Champions League, Ramos should be given the opportunity to shine against rock-bottom side Metz.