Lorient vs PSG – Match preview and team news | OneFootball

Lorient and PSG go head-to-head in Ligue 1 on Wednesday at the Stade du Moustoir – Yves Allainmat.

Both sides will be looking to secure all three points, with PSG aiming to maintain their position at the top of the table, while Lorient fight to climb out of the relegation zone.

Lorient vs PSG – Match Preview and Team News

Lorient Team News

Lorient will be without several key players for this crucial encounter. Defender Abdoulaye Faye remains sidelined through injury, while Newcastle United loanee Trevan Sanusi is also a doubt. Bamba Dieng is ruled out with a thigh injury, and winger Panos Katseris is unavailable due to a hamstring problem. Bandiougou Fadiga is also out with an ankle injury.

Despite these absences, Olivier Pantaloni will be able to call upon Aiyegun Tosin and Pablo Pagis, who have been among Lorient’s better performers this season with three goals each. The hosts have struggled defensively, conceding 21 goals in nine league matches, and will need a significantly improved performance to contain PSG’s attack.

PSG Team News

Luis Enrique’s side will travel to Lorient without Achraf Hakimi, who has been granted extra rest days following his impressive brace against Brest last weekend. The Moroccan right-back scored twice in PSG’s 3-0 victory and will be rested for this fixture.

Midfielders Joao Neves and Fabian Ruiz are both nearing returns from injury. Neves has been out with a hamstring injury but returned to team training, while Ruiz has been recovering from an adductor problem. Both players could feature in the squad.

Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé made his return against Brest in the league after making an impact against Bayer Leverkusen earlier in the Champions League. He is back in the squad after missing several weeks with a hamstring injury. The French winger is expected to start and add further firepower to PSG’s attack.

Form

Lorient

Les Merlus are enduring a difficult campaign and currently sit 16th in the Ligue 1 table with just eight points from nine matches. They suffered a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Angers in their last outing, extending their winless run to three matches. Lorient have won only two games this season, both at home, but their defensive fragilities remain a concern having conceded goals in seven consecutive matches.

PSG

The defending French and European champions sit top of the Ligue 1 table with 20 points after nine matches. Luis Enrique’s side secured a commanding 3-0 away victory over Brest in their previous league fixture, with goals from Achraf Hakimi and Desire Doue.

PSG have been in excellent form, losing just one of their last 13 matches across all competitions. Their attacking prowess has been evident with goals scored in six straight matches.

Predicted Lineups

Lorient: Mvogo; Meïté, Talbi, Yongwa; Le Bris, Avom, Abergel, Kouassi; Makengo, Pagis; Aiyegun.

PSG: Chevalier; Zaire-Emery, Zabarnyi, Marquinhos, Mendes; Mayulu, Vitinha, Kang-in; Barcola, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia.

How to Watch Lorient vs PSG?

UK fans can watch the game on Ligue 1 Pass (Ligue1+), with Amazon Prime Video also showing the match as a pay-per-view option.

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