PSG vs RC Strasbourg: Predicted lineup for Ligue 1 clash

Paris Saint-Germain will take on third-placed RC Strasbourg at the Parc des Princes this Friday on Matchday 8 of Ligue 1 McDonald's in thei first game after the international window.

Before the break, Les Parisiens were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw against Lille after Ethan Mbappé's late strike. For this upcoming clash against Liam Rosenior's a win is crucial as PSG sit at the top of the league just one points ahead of Marseille, Lyon and Strasbourg and could see their opponents claim the top spot if they fail to win.

For this game, Luis Enrique will have to do without Fabian Ruiz, Ousmane Dembélé, Joao Neves and Marquinhos, while Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia made their return to the squad alongside Bradley Barcola and Senny Mayulu who were rested during the international window.

Here is Les Parisiens' predicted starting XI against Strasbourg.

PSG Predicted Lineup vs. RC Strasbourg (4-3-3)

GK: Lucas Chevalier - Of course, the France international goalkeeper will start this game against Strasbourg at home and will have to be decisive after his error against Lille before the international break.

RB: Achraf Hakimi - Though he could be rested after representing Morocco during the international window, Hakimi will start against Strasbourg in an important game.

CB: Illia Zabarnyi - With Marquinhos still sidelined after his muscular injury, there is no doubt that Zabarnyi will start.

CB: Lucas Beraldo - With Willian Pacho playing 90 minutes twice with Ecuador during the break, Beraldo should be the one partnering Zabarnyi in the heart of PSG's backline.

LB: Nuno Mendes - The 23-year-old is arguably the best player at his position at this time and he will play a decisive role as they prepare to face a contender to the Ligue 1 title.

CDM: Vitinha - Vitinha will start this game against Strasbourg as he will be expected to lead his side to victory against a tough opponent.

CM: Warren Zaire-Emery - After featuring for France's Under-21 team during the break, Warren Zaire-Emery will have another opportunity to showcase his talent while Joao Neves and Fabian Ruiz are still sidelined.

CM: Kang-In Lee - The South Korean will have another chance to start and put in a good performance against Strasbourg.

RW: Ibrahim Mbaye - After missing the international window with France, Bradley Barcola shouldn't be able to start this game. Therefore, Ibrahim Mbaye is set to start for the second consecutive time with PSG.

LW: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia- The Georgia international make his return to the squad after featuring for his country throughout the international break.

ST: Gonçalo Ramos - Without many other options while Ousmane Dembélé is recovering from his injury, Gonçalo Ramos is set to start at the top of the front line, with a big performances expected from him as he aims to prove that he could be more than a super-sub.