PSG predicted lineup vs Nantes - Ligue 1

  • PSG have a double-digit lead at the top of Ligue 1
  • Luis Enrique has found his favourite starting XI after plenty of tinkering
  • No fresh injury concerns from Champions League win in midweek
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It's been business as usual for Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1 this season.

Teething issues at the start of Luis Enrique's reign have been overcome, with PSG now set to waltz to the league title after opening up a double-digit lead at the summit.

Kylian Mbappe, meanwhile, is aiming to spearhead a deep Champions League run after Les Parisiens downed Real Sociedad 2-0 in the first leg of their round of 16 tie on Wednesday night.

After months of tinkering, it appears as if Enrique has found his favourite XI. However, the Spaniard could make a couple of changes to his team as they visit Nantes on Saturday night.


PSG predicted lineup vs Nantes (4-3-3)

Kylian Mbappé
Mbappe is in imperious form but has confirmed he's leaving PSG / Christian Liewig - Corbis/GettyImages

GK: Gianluigi Donnarumma - The Italian earned a breather in Ligue 1 last week as Keylor Navas earned a rare start. Donnarumma is unlikely to drop out of the team again.

RB: Achraf Hakimi - After returning from a disappointing AFCON, Hakimi will play a pivotal role for PSG down the stretch.

CB: Marquinhos - It was a tough outing for the experienced Brazilian in midweek, with Real Sociedad's meticulous press making life difficult for the entire PSG backline. Nantes are unlikely to pose such challenges.

CB: Lucas Hernandez - With Milan Skriniar set to miss out again, Hernandez could come back into the team on Saturday and replace Danilo Pereira.

LB: Lucas Beraldo - The Brazilian has been a constant since joining the club in January. Enrique clearly likes the dynamic between Hakimi and Beraldo at full-back.

CM: Manuel Ugarte - Ugarte is unlikely to be used on the big occasion, but Enrique could bring him in for a contest of this magnitude.

CM: Vitinha - The Portuguese creator has been in and out of the side in recent weeks, but he should enjoy a run in the team over the coming weeks given the excellent season he's having.

CM: Warren Zaire-Emery - Fabian has played plenty in recent weeks, so it wouldn't be a surprise if he earned a rest last weekend. Zaire-Emery was one of several players who got a breather last weekend in preparation for Real Sociedad's visit.

RW: Marco Asensio - Ousmane Dembele was brilliant in midweek, playing a big role in Kylian Mbappe's opener. However, Asensio is well-liked by the manager and he could come back into the side this weekend.

ST: Goncalo Ramos - Ramos' profile may have been handy on Wednesday night, but PSG got over the line in the end. The striker has enjoyed a promising start to the new year, and he could continue in the Ligue 1 side.

LW: Kylian Mbappe - There will be no rests heading Mbappe's way after he didn't feature in the 3-1 win over Lille last Saturday. The Frenchman opened the scoring while operating as a #9 against Sociedad.


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