PSG v Chelsea: Possible Paris line-up and suspension risks | OneFootball

This Wednesday, Paris Saint-Germain (1st) faces Chelsea (5th in the Premier League) at the Parc des Princes in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16 (return leg on March 17) for the 2025-2026 season (kick-off at 9pm, broadcast on Canal+). Parisian coach Luis Enrique must choose his starting eleven, taking into account the opponent, upcoming matches, and the risk of suspensions, after having assembled the Parisian squad for this match.

It is always very difficult to predict exactly which lineup Luis Enrique will choose, even though it is a bit easier in the Champions League since no rotation is expected. We have also seen a “typical team” take shape within the competition.

However, this competition never really stops and also takes place during training. Not to mention that we do not know the exact physical condition of the players or the analysis made of the opponent, with certain points to protect or exploit. In a squad equipped with versatility, several options are possible. There is also some doubt as to whether João Neves will be able to start the match following a minor injury.

Possible lineup:

Kvaratskhelia – Barcola – Dembélé

Doué – Vitinha – Zaïre-Emery 

Mendes – Pacho – Marquinhos – Zaïre-Emery

Safonov 

Substitutes – Chevalier, Marin, Beraldo, Hernandez, Zabarnyi, Dro, Lee, Mayulu, Neves,  Mbaye, Ramos.

Absent – Ndjantou, Ruiz (injuries).

Possible suspension for yellow card: For PSG: Nuno Mendes. For Chelsea: Andrey Santos and Enzo Fernandez. This would take effect for the second leg of the Round of 16 on March 17.

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