Vendée Fontenay vs PSG: Predicted lineup for Coupe de France game

After lifting their sixth trophy of the year, following their penalty shootout win over Brazilian side Flamengo in the Intercontinental Cup. Paris Saint-Germain will end the year with a Coupe de France game against fifth tier side Vendée Fontenay in the Round of 64.

For this game, Luis Enrique will have most of his players available, however, Kang-In Lee and Matvey Safonov, the hero of the Intercontinental Cup final are both injured and will miss several weeks. Moreover, Achraf Hakimi is still unavailable after joining his national side for the AFCON, while Ibrahim Mbaye joined Senegal for the tournament as well.

Nonetheless, Luis Enrique should heavily rotate his squad for this upcoming game.

Here is Les Parisiens' predicted starting XI against Vendée Fontenay.

PSG Predicted Lineup vs. Vendée Fontenay (4-3-3)

GK: Lucas Chevalier - The former Lille goalkeeper should make his return to the starting lineup for this Coupe de France game after Safonov's incredible stint. Renato Marin could be also an option to start this game.

RB: Warren Zaire-Emery - The France international should be the one starting this game, despite his long run of games at this position. However, Luis Enrique might opt to give him a much deserved rest as PSG Academy Boly could start.

CB: Illia Zabarnyi - The Ukraine international is set to start this Coupe de France game against Fontenay as he will have another opportunity to showcase himself before the second half of the season.

CB: Lucas Beraldo - The Brazil international who could potentially leave the club this winter should be the one partnering Illia Zabarnyi in the heart of PSG's backline. It would therefore be important for him to deliver a good performance in this upcoming game.

LB: Lucas Hernandez - Nuno Mendes should be rested for this game, giving Lucas Hernandez a chance to perform against a lower-tier side.

CDM: Joao Neves - With Vitinha set to be rested, Joao Neves should be the one playing the role of holding midfielder for this upcoming Coupe de France game.

CM: Mathis Jangéal - The PSG Academy player should be given an opportunity to showcase his talent by Luis Enrique in this game.

CM: Senny Mayulu - Senny Mayulu should go back to a midfield role for this game against Fontenay while South Korean international Kang-In Lee is side-lined following his muscular injury sustained during PSG's Intercontinental Cup win against Flamengo.

RW: Désiré Doué - The Frenchman should start and play at least 60 minutes in the upcoming game as he is still building up his fitness after coming back from injury just a couple of weeks ago.

LW: Quentin Ndjantou - It will be either the Georgian Khvicha Kvaratskhelia or PSG Academy graduate Quentin Ndjantou that will start on the wing for this Coupe de France game against Vendée Fontenay with Paris looking to end the year on a high note.

ST: Ousmane Dembélé - Though it should be an easy game for the European Champions, the 2025 Ballon d'Or should be the one leading the line against Vendée Fontenay. After missing many games in the first part of the season, it will be important for him to gain more confidence and minutes on the pitch.