PSG predicted XI v Sporting CP: Joao Neves out, Ibrahim Mbaye and Achraf Hakimi yet to return from AFCON | OneFootball

Paris Saint-Germain will face Sporting CP tonight in Lisbon, however, they will do so without some key players. 

Joao Neves remains sidelined. The Portugal international also missed the win over Lille OSC on Friday due to minor muscle discomfort, however, he is yet to recover and will therefore watch on this evening. Matvei Safonov, meanwhile, remains sidelined with his hand injury, whilst Quentin Ndjantou is also still out. 

Lucas Hernandez is out due to suspension for PSG, whilst Luis Enrique must also still do without Achraf Hakimi and Ibrahim Mbaye, even though the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) concluded on Sunday night. This UEFA Champions League encounter comes too soon for the pair.

In the absence of Hakimi, Illia Zabarnyi may fill in at right-back, allowing Warren Zaire-Emery to push back into his favoured midfield position.

PSG likely line-up v Sporting CP

Lucas Chevalier; Nuno Mendes, Willian Pacho, Marquinhos, Illia Zabarnyi; Fabián Ruiz, Vitinha, Warren Zaire-Emery; Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué. (L’Éq)

GFFN | Luke Entwistle