PSG vs Liverpool – Combined XI ahead of Champions League clash | OneFootball

PSG and Liverpool go head-to-head in the Champions League quarter-finals this evening.

The Parc des Princes is the stage for an epic European tie, as the champions of France and England meet in the last eight. Paris Saint-Germain start as favourites, but an out-of-form Liverpool will be eager to bounce back from recent woes.

Ahead of the clash, we’ve picked our PSG and Liverpool Combined XI from players available for selection.’

PSG vs Liverpool – Combined XI ahead of Champions League clash

Goalkeeper: Giorgi Mamardashvili – Liverpool

It’s a big night, and potentially run-in, for Giorgi Mamardashvili with Alisson out injured. The Georgian is a terrific shot-stopper and will hope to produce a performance that demonstrates he can be Liverpool’s long-term number one.

PSG’s goalkeeping situation has been one area of weakness this season, with neither Matvey Safonov or Lucas Chevalier cemented as first choice.

Right-back: Achraf Hakimi – PSG

From an area of weakness to a great strength, the full-backs of PSG are arguably the world’s best in their positions. Achraf Hakimi has not hit last season’s heights due to injury and AFCON commitments, but the Moroccan is a flying machine.

Centre-back: Willian Pacho – PSG

Part of a production line of exciting Ecuadorian talent, Pacho has evolved into an elite defender in Paris. The 24-year-old ranks in the top 1% of defenders across Europe’s top leagues for percentage of defensive duels won.

Centre-back: Virgil van Dijk – Liverpool

The critics are out in force for Virgil van Dijk after a poor performance at Manchester City continued a tough season. Van Dijk has been so good for so long that each error is scrutinised to a huge extent. The Dutch defender might be on the decline, but there’s enough in the tank to make this team. He is another who needs a big performance in Paris.

Left-back: Nuno Mendes – PSG

The best left-back in the world, and it isn’t particularly close. Mendes is sound defensively and a marauding force of nature at the other end.

Midfield: Vitinha – PSG

A metronomic figure for Luis Enrique in midfield, Vitinha has saved his best for Europe this season. The Portugal international has scored six times in the Champions League, including a hat-trick against Tottenham.

Midfield: Joao Neves – PSG

Vitinha’s sidekick in midfield, Joao Neves, handled the jump from Benfica to PSG with ease. His debut season ended in a clean sweep of prizes as PSG claimed a quadruple. He was central to that success and, at 21, still has levels to go.

Midfield: Dominik Szoboszlai – Liverpool

A shining light in an otherwise forgettable season for Liverpool. The Hungarian’s intensity has stood out like a sore thumb in Arne Slot’s side, who have so often looked pedestrian. Liverpool need Szoboszlai at his best over the two legs.

Right-wing: Ousmane Dembele – PSG

The Ballon d’Or holder and the chief threat in a PSG forward line brimming with talent. Dembele’s season has been stop-start, but he’s proven his quality when available. He’s averaged a goal or assist every 69 minutes across Ligue 1 and the Champions League.

Left-wing: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia – PSG

Liverpool considered an approach for Kvaratskhelia before his move to PSG and will perhaps be kicking themselves for not following through. The Georgian turbo-charged the club’s pursuit of the Champions League last season and has been a delight to watch in Paris.

Forward: Hugo Ekitike – Liverpool

The one who got away for PSG? Hugo Ekitike was squeezed out of the club by their Galactico project, before his potential shone at Eintracht Frankfurt. He made a £69m move to Liverpool last summer and has scored 17 goals this season in an impressive introduction at Anfield.

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