This is a PSG predicted lineup for their Club World Cup knockout stage tie against fellow European opposition. The Champions League winners are set to take on Bayern Munich in a clash of two possession-focused teams in what is sure to be a thriller. The Parisiens have looked dominant throughout the tournament but like others have had their blips.
PSG Predicted Lineup vs Bayern Munich for Club World Cup Clash
How PSG Have Lined Up Recently
Gianluigi Donnarumma has started every match in goal in the tournament. Defensively, the ideal back four is Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, and Nuno Mendes. Lucas Beraldo, and Lucas Hernandez have come in as rotation when needed but won’t otherwise feature.
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The midfield has the most settled core with Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz, and Joao Neves the nailed-on first-choice starters. Warren Zaire-Emery and Senny Mayulu did come in during the group stage to offer some rest.
Mayulu has also played up front where he displaced Goncalo Ramos before losing the spot himself to Bradley Barcola. Desire Doue and Kvicha Kvaratskhelia are nailed-on starters up front having played in every fixture of the tournament so far.
Paris Saint-Germain Recent Form & Tactics
Luis Enrique has set up for the tournament in his usual 4-3-3 which focuses on controlling the ball and grinding down the opposition. Fluid player movement is one of his big hallmarks, preferring to let players roam a little and the front three to rotate to cause problems for defenders.
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After a shocking loss to Botafogo, normal service resumed for the Champions League winners as they dominated Seattle Sounders in a 2-0 win and then took apart Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in a 4-0 win. When they’re on, they look unstoppable, but the upset loss in the group stage will give hope to opposing teams for the rest of the competition.
PSG Injuris to Consider
Per Sofascore, Enrique is one of the lucky ones and has a full complement to choose from. No injuries or suspensions and, more importantly, Ousmane Dembele fit enough to play some minutes after coming on as a substitute against Miami.
Paris Saint-Germain Predicted Lineup vs Bayern Munich
GK – Gianluigi Donnarumma
LB – Nuno Mendes
CB – Pacho
CB – Marquinhos
RB – Achraf Hakimi
CM – Joao Neves
CM – Vitinha
CM – Fabian Ruiz
AT – Desire Doue
AT – Kvicha Kvaratskhelia
AT – Bradley Barcola