Paris Saint-Germain predicted lineup vs Maccabi Haifa - Champions League
By Tom Gott
Two consecutive draws against Benfica have delayed Paris Saint-Germain's qualification for the next round of the Champions League but Christophe Galtier's side can seal that spot with victory over Maccabi Haifa on Tuesday.
Tied with the Portuguese side at the top of Group H, PSG still lead on goal difference and top spot is still in their own hands, but they cannot afford a slip-up against a Maccabi Haifa side who, while sitting bottom, are still in with a shout of qualifying themselves.
Here's how Galtier could set up.
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PSG predicted lineup vs Maccabi Haifa (3-4-2-1)
GK: Gianluigi Donnarumma - His agent has been playing up a future return to Serie A but Donnarumma remains happy in Paris.
CB: Nordi Mukiele - Presnel Kimpembe is expected back on the bench after recovering from a hamstring issue but he won't be fit enough to displace Mukiele just yet.
CB: Sergio Ramos - Served a domestic suspension at the weekend but should return straight to the starting lineup here.
CB: Marquinhos - Given a seven-minute rest at the end of the Ajaccio game, it's likely that Marquinhos will start this one.
RM: Achraf Hakimi - Endured a concerningly long stretch of uncompleted crosses and has seen his goal numbers dry up this year too.
CM: Vitinha - A firm favourite of Galtier, Vitinha has started every European game so far and it's hard to see that run ending here.
CM: Fabian Ruiz - At the other end of the spectrum, Fabian is in line for his first Champions League start as Marco Verratti serves a suspension.
LM: Juan Bernat - Nuno Mendes is out injured so expect Bernat to retain his place on the left.
AM: Lionel Messi - Reports in France have suggested PSG are looking to extend Messi's contract amid mounting concerns that he could walk away and join Barcelona on a free.
AM: Neymar - Neymar also missed the Ajaccio win through suspension but will be straight back in here.
ST: Kylian Mbappe - Whether he likes this role or not, Mbappe will start up top in search of a crucial victory.
