PSG vs Tottenham: Predicted lineup for Champions League battle

The European Champions will face Tottenham at the Parc des Princes on Matchday 5 of the Champions League group stage. Over the weekend, Luis Enrique and his side dominated Le Havre 3-0 at home and moved back at the top of Ligue 1.

Les Parisiens will have to do without Désiré Doué and Achraf Hakimi for this clash against the Spurs, but will likely see the return of Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembélé within the squad after recovering from his calf injury.

Here is Les Parisiens' predicted starting XI against Tottenham.

PSG Predicted Lineup vs. Spurs (4-3-3)

GK: Lucas Chevalier - After his good performance against Le Havre over the weekend, Chevalier will need to continue his good form when PSG faces the Spurs.

RB: Warren Zaire-Emery - With Achraf Hakimi side-lined with an ankle injury, the French international is set to start against Tottenham.

CB: Marquinhos - The Brazilian as been left on the bench against Le Havre and should be present at the start against Thomas Frank's team.

CB: Willian Pacho - Pacho is set to partner Marquinhos in the heart of Paris' backline against the Spurs.

LB: Nuno Mendes - The Portuguese made his return to the pitch against Le Havre over the weekend and should be the one starting against Tottenham.

CDM: Vitinha - Vitinha is one of the most reliable player of the squad this season while maintaining his high level of performance.

CM: Fabian Ruiz - His return to full fitness will be crucial for PSG for the remainder of the season, his association with Neves and Vitinha in midfield is what made this team the most dominant last season in Europe.

CM: Joao Neves - The Portuguese international is undoubtedly one of the biggest offensive threat of the squad this season. His ability to break lines with the ball, press his opponents combine with his newfound goalscoring streak are exactly what this side need at the moment amid so many injuries.

RW: Bradley Barcola - The French international is in good form after scoring his sixth goal of the season, making him the leading goal scorer of the team this season.

LW: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - The Georgia international will be very important in this game as his ability to create danger on the wings could be the key to win this clash.

ST: Senny Mayulu - Ousmane Dembélé is likely to be part of the squad facing Tottenham and could therefore start this game. However, Luis Enrique might want to avoid what happened against Bayern Munich as the Ballon d'Or came off the pitch inside 25 minutes. Thus, Mayulu should be the preferred choice to start.