PSG v Chelsea: Paris side named with two bold calls from Luis Enrique! | OneFootball

This Wednesday, Paris Saint-Germain (1st in Ligue 1) faces Chelsea (5th in the Premier League) at the Parc des Princes as part of the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 for the 2025-2026 season (kick-off at 9 PM, broadcast on Canal+). On Tuesday evening, Le Parisien suggested a probable Parisian lineup.

Barcola – Dembélé – Kvaratskhelia

Neves – Vitinha – Zaïre-Emery

Mendes – Pacho – Marquinhos – Hakimi

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It's a very credible lineup, even though we know that coach Luis Enrique never gives indications to the press. He knows how to surprise the media, opponents, and supporters alike, so we remain very cautious. The competition is always fierce within his squad, where he has also developed versatility that allows for several options.

So, even if a kind of "standard team" has emerged over the matches, there are always some doubts. For example, there's the position of Désiré Doué, who could play on the wings or in the midfield. Or even as a false 9. This could also depend on the form of Ousmane Dembélé. Not to mention the analysis of the opponent, with points to emphasize and spaces "to avoid." Here, the newspaper suggests Doué on the bench, which would be noteworthy.

There are also doubts about the starting position of João Neves. There are doubts since he is returning from injury, but the absence was short, and he has been training for a week.

Let's wait for the official announcement for certainties, which will be about an hour before the match. Luis Enrique might surprise us once again.

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