PSG possible lineup for Ligue 1 encounter against Nice
PSG will hit the road to take on Nice on Saturday night ahead of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg against Real Madrid.
PSG returned to winning ways in Ligue 1 last week by beating St-Etienne 3-1. Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi stole the show as Mauricio Pochettino stretched their lead at the top of the table to 15 points.
The Parisians fell behind after a sloppy start to the game but once they asserted themselves, there was no stopping them. Mbappe bagged a brace and set up Danilo Pereira for PSG's third of the night. Messi provided the assists for both of Mbappe's goals as well.
They will return to UEFA Champions League action in midweek to finish what they started against Real Madrid. As a result, we expect Pochettino to be a little cautious when choosing his side for Saturday's game against Nice.
Without further ado, let's take a look at how Paris Saint-Germain could line up against Nice on Saturday.
PSG Goalkeeper - Gianluigi Donnarumma
Gianluigi Donnarumma was handed his first start in three Ligue 1 games as Paris Saint-Germain took on St-Etienne last week. But the Italian was in goal for the Champions League encounter against Real Madrid.
Navas is likely to feature in the second leg against Real Madrid and thus Donnarumma could keep his place in the starting XI against Nice.
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Right-back - Colin Dagba
Thilo Kehrer started at right-back for PSG against St-Etienne. Their best full-back, Achraf Hakimi, is unlikely to be brought back into the starting lineup against Nice. Hakimi has been in good form of late and Paris Saint-Germain will want to protect him ahead of their midweek clash against Real Madrid.
Centre-back - Marquinhos
PSG captain Marquinhos has not been at his best this season but he is still one of the first names on the teamsheet. He is set to start for the 13th consecutive time in Ligue 1 on Saturday.
Centre-back - Abdou Diallo
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Presnel Kimpembe is likely to be rested here with Abdou Diallo brought in to replace him at centre-back. Diallo has impressed at both centre-back and left-back this season and he's almost certain to get another start here.
Left-back - Juan Bernat
Nuno Mendes is another player who's certain to start against Real Madrid in midweek. Juan Bernat is expected to return to the starting lineup in his stead for the game against Nice on Saturday.