This is a PSG predicted lineup for their second Club World Cup group stage game. The Champions League winners take on Brazil’s Botafogo after securing a win in their opener against Atletico Madrid. They did so without star man Ousmane Dembele who could also miss this one, not that they’ll worry too much as les Parisiens are currently looking unstoppable regardless of personnel.
PSG Predicted Lineup vs Botafogo for Club World Cup Group Stage Clash
How PSG Have Lined Up Recently
Gianluigi Donnarumma is the everpresent in goal but was rested for Matvey Safonov. Achraf Hakimi, Pacho, Marquinhos, and Nuno Mendes has emerged as the primary back four with very little rotation where possible.
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The established midfield trio is Vitinha, Joao Neves, and Fabian Ruiz. The attacking three is usually a mix of Dembele, Kvicha Kvaratskhelia, Desire Doue, and Bradley Barcola. Goncalo Ramos came in for the tournament opener for a rare start.
PSG Recent Form & Tactics
Luis Enrique has utilised his almost trademark 4-3-3 so far to great success. It is a possession-focused system that also allows for counter-attacking opportunities using the blazing pace of their wide players. The front three is often allowed to roam and switch positions as they’re all capable dribblers and passers, making it difficult for the defence to handle the movement of the attacking trio as well as the movement of the ball.
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The Ligue 1 winners are undefeated since May 3, during this stretch of dominance, they won the Champions League, French Cup, and the domestic league while dismantling Inter 5-0 in a major European final. Defensively, their control of the ball means they let in very few goals while they carve out chance after chance to grind down the opposition.
PSG Injuries to Consider
Dembele has been training alone and will likely be protected if he’s not fit.
Paris Saint-Germain Predicted Lineup vs Botafogo
GK – Gianluigi Donnarumma
LB – Nuno Mendes
CB – Pacho
CB – Marquinhos
RB – Achraf Hakimi
CM – Vitinha
CM – Fabian Ruiz
CM – Joao Neves
AT – Bradley Barcola
AT – Desire Doue
AT – Goncalo Ramos