Table-toppers PSG will be in for a challenge as they go on to host second-placed Angers SCO in Ligue 1.
Match Details
Date- Saturday, October 5
Time- 9:00 PM (IST)
Venue-Parc des Princes
PSG Team News
Thomas Tuchel’s side is on the back of valuable 1-0 win against Galatasary away from home which places them at top of Group A in the Champions League.
Talking about their form in the French League, PSG has won eight and lost two games from eight matches which places them at the top with 18 points.
Talking about injury concerns, PSG will be without Thilo Kehrer, Julian Draxler, and Thomas Meunier against Angers SCO.
Edison Cavani is back in training but his availability for the upcoming league fixture still remains ni question.
Kylian Mbappe was brought in from the bench versus Glatasary and is expected to be in the starting lineup against Angers SCO.
Angers SCO Team News
Angers SCO under Stephane Moulin has done considerably well this season with five wins, a draw, and two defeats. The club currently resides two-point away from the top, and a win against PSG will move them to first spot.
Angers most recent game against Amiens SC ended on level terms, with Rachid Aliou scoring the equalizer at the 83rd minute.
In terms of players ruled out for the PSG clash, Abdoulaye Bamba has a thigh injury and will need replacement in defence.
Stephane Bahoken is expected to be back in the squad post the injury he sustained during the international break.
Farid El Melali’s availability still remains in doubt due to a knee ligament injury.
Predicted Lineups:
Paris Saint-Germain- Navas; Mbe Soh, Silva, Kimpembe, Kurzawa, Marquinhos, Veratti, Gueye; Di Maria, Neymar, Mbappe
Angers SCO- Butelle; Cisse, Traore, Thomas, Ait-Nouri; Santamaria; Thioub, Pereira Lage, Mangani, Capelle; Alioui
Key Points
PSG has won eight consecutive games against Angers SCO in all competitions.
PSG has managed to keep a clean sheet in five of its last six games in the French League.
Top Picks
Neymar jr. remains the obvious candidate for PSG who can turn over any team on his day. The Brazillian forward has been pivotal for the French capital this season as he’s scored, crucial late winners against Strasbourg, Lyon and Bordeaux.
Kylian Mbappe on his return can prove to be a handful to the Angers SCO defence.
For Angers SCO, Rachid Alioui has been in goal scoring form, with the centre-forward scoring four in his eight appearances this season.
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