PSG/Paris FC: Luis Enrique set for two surprises in defence? | OneFootball

This Sunday, during the 17th matchday of Ligue 1 2025-2026, Paris Saint-Germain (2nd) faces Paris FC (14th) at the Parc des Princes (kick-off at 8:45 pm, broadcast on Ligue1+). Ahead of this encounter, the press has tried to guess the lineup that Parisian coach Luis Enrique will choose.

Le Parisien (4-3-3) –

Barcola – Dembélé – Doué

Ruiz – Vitinha – Neves

Mendes – Beraldo – Zabarnyi – Zaïre-Emery

Chevalier.

L’Equipe (4-3-3) –

Barcola – Dembélé – Doué

Ruiz – Vitinha – Neves

Mendes – Pacho – Marquinhos – Zaïre-Emery

Chevalier.

These are both entirely possible lineups, even if nothing is certain. Luis Enrique does not give hints to the media, so there is some guessing involved about what he will put in place. It seems simpler this time. There was rest beforehand thanks to the break, and the next match will be on Thursday (Trophée des Champions against Olympique Lyonnais). With a tough title race against Lens (who are 4 points ahead after their win on Friday against Toulouse), we expect a “first-choice eleven.”

It remains to be seen what exactly that means, given the competition and the form of each player. We don’t have all the data, but there seem to be few doubts. Hence the surprise at the defense proposed by the Parisian newspaper, perhaps depending on travel during the holidays.

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