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The 2024-25 Ligue 1 season kicks off with Le Havre hosting reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain at Stade Oceane on 16 August. This marks PSG’s first season without Kylian Mbappe since 2016-17.
Le Havre narrowly avoided relegation last season, finishing 15th with 32 points, just three points clear of the drop zone. Meanwhile, PSG secured their third consecutive league title.
GK A. Desmas
DL C. Operi
DC G. Lloris
DC A. Sangante QUES
DR Loic Nego
MC Y. Kechta
MC A. Toure
MC D. Kuzyaev
FWL A. Joujou
FWR J. Casimir
FW E. Sabbi
Le Havre will be without forward Andy Logbo, who has been sidelined since November due to a cruciate ligament injury.
New signing Yanis Zouaoui is expected to start at left-back, alongside defenders Gautier Lloris, Etienne Youte Kinkoue, and Arouna Sangante.
GK G. Donnarumma
DL Yoram Zague
DC Marquinhos
DC Willian Pacho
DR Carlos Soler
MC M. Asensio
MC Joao Neves
MC Vitinha
FWL Kang-In Lee
FWR R. Kolo Muani
FW Goncalo Ramos
PSG has concerns over defender Lucas Beraldo, who was forced off in a pre-season friendly against Sturm Graz on August 7.
Presnel Kimpembe and Nordi Mukiele may also be unavailable due to fitness issues.
New signing Willian Pacho is likely to make his competitive debut, possibly starting at center-back or left-back.
Manuel Ugarte might miss out, as he has reportedly fallen out of favor with Enrique and is attracting interest from Manchester United.
GK: A Desmas
DEF: A. Sangante, C. Operi, Marquinhos
MID: A Toure, Kang-In Lee, M. Asensio, Joao Neves
FW: R Kolo Muani, Goncalo Ramos, E. Sabbi
While Le Havre managed to secure a draw against PSG late last season, it’s difficult to see them pulling off a similar result this time around. Even without Mbappe, PSG is expected to dominate and start their campaign with a commanding victory.