Following a sour draw in the beginning of their 2021-22 UEFA Champions League campaign, Paris Saint-Germainās focus will be on the 2021-22 Ligue 1 again. On Sunday, PSG host Lyon on Matchday 6 of the tournament. Here, check out the probable lineups of both teams.
Mauricio Pochettinoās men couldnāt carry their fantastic league form to the continental stage as they were unexpectedlyheld by Club Brugge. Paris now have to get back into business and theyāll face an ambitious side that arrives in high spirits.
Peter Boszās team may have not begun its tournament on the right foot but it found a way to bounce back. With three victories across all competitionsunder their belts, Lyon will try to beat the odds and claim the points against the mighty PSG.
PSG projected lineup
Wednesdayās bitter tie against Brugge not only sawPSG drop two points, but alsoKylian Mbappe being forced off the game with an ankle issue. Although it isnāt known how long heād be off the field,he might not make it on time for Sunday.
In case he is sidelined, he would join the likes of Marco Verratti and Sergio Ramos, who will remain out for the upcoming game. Pochettino may pick Mbappeās replacement between Mauro Icardi and Angel Di Maria, a decision that could affect Lionel Messiās position.
PSG possible starting XI: Gianluigi Donnarumma/Keylor Navas; Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Presnel Kimpembe, Abdou Diallo; Ander Herrera, Danilo Pereira, Georginio Wijnaldum; Lionel Messi, Mauro Icardi, Neymar.
Lyon possible lineup
Itās not been an easy start, but Lyon managed to respond and head into this clash riding on a three-game winning run. However, theyāll have to deal with a number of absences to face PSG.
Striker Moussa Dembele is out with injury and he joined Thiago Mendes and Leo Dubois as unavailable players for this weekendās round. Lyon probable lineup: Anthony Lopes; Malo Gusto, Jason Denayer, Damien Da Silva, Emerson; Bruno Guimaraes, Maxence Caqueret; Lucas Paqueta, Houssem Aouar, Xerdan Shaquiri; Islam Slimani/Karl Toto Ekambi.
