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The opposition lowdown: Paris Saint-Germain

_Get French Football News' editor-in-chief, Luke Entwistle_

"The midfield has been excellent again. It is Vitinha who really pulls the strings there, even if his form has dipped a little lately. Then there are the four world-class forwards that Luis Enrique relies on: Dembele, Doue, Barcola and Kvaratskhelia. None of those players need any introduction.

"In terms of playing style, Luis Enrique still sets his side out in a 4-3-3 but it is an extremely fluid side, so the formation doesn't have too much bearing. You can just as easily see Kvaratskhelia dropping into left-back as you can Nuno Mendes occupying the No.9 role.

"There is a feeling of confidence. This young side now have reference points and, having got the monkey off their back last season, there is no longer a fear going into these crucial games. That is what makes PSG more dangerous than last year in many regards."

**Team news**

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Barcola has missed PSG's past two matches due to an ankle sprain, while Fabian Ruiz has been sidelined since January with a knee issue.

Kvaratskhelia and Mendes would miss the second leg at Anfield if they receive a yellow card in this fixture.

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