[Trending News] The eleven of PSG against Toulouse: Luis Enrique innovates

Facing Toulouse, Luis Enrique surprises with an eleven reshaped. A daring choice to spare its forces before the Champions League.

For his trip to Toulouse this Saturday evening during the 22nd day of Ligue 1, Luis Enrique took everyone short by bringing unexpected changes to his starting eleven. A strategic choice, between management of efforts and willingness to surprise, a few days before a crucial Champions League return match against Brest.

Favorite Mayulu in Vitinha in the middle

The major surprise comes from the midfielder where the young Mayulu was established in place of Vitinha, left on the bench. Already seen this season, the young Parisian talent will form an unprecedented trio with João Neves and the South Korean Lee Kang-in, while Fabián Ruiz, holder in the European Cup, finds the bench.

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Kvaratskhelia finds his place as a holder with PSG.

A slightly altered offensive trio

In attack, KVaratskhelia finds the left flank after starting on the bench in the Champions League. Ousmane Dembélé, in great shape and decisive in recent weeks, is maintained in the forefront, a position where he flourishes. On the right side, Bradley Barcola is preferred to Désiré Doué, who will start the meeting as a replacement.

The defense of PSG almost unchanged

In defense, the central hinge will be made up of Marquinhos and Berado, confirming the choice of Luis Enrique. Presnel Kimpembe, recently returned from injury, remains a third choice. On the sides, Lucas Hernandez will occupy the left side in place of Nuno Mendes, spared, and Achraf Hakimi retains his post on the right. Finally, it is without surprise that Gianluigi Donnarumma will keep the Parisian cages.

Paris addresses this duel with the ambition to preserve its invincibility in the league, but also to manage its workforce before the Champions League. An all the more challenge as the last French team to have beaten PSG is none other than … Toulouse, at the end of last season.

The eleven of PSG against Toulouse: Donnarumma; Marquinhos, Beraldo, Hakimi, L. Hernandez; Mayulu, Kang-in Lee, Joao Neves; Boat, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia.