Paris Saint-Germain is preparing to face Strasbourg on Saturday at 5:15 p.m., as part of the seventh day of Ligue 1. Coach Luis Enrique, who has just concluded a demanding European match against Manchester City (4–2), plans to adjust his eleven in order to prepare for the next duel against FC Barcelona, scheduled for Tuesday at 9 p.m. Several changes are expected in defense, midfield and attack, according to Le Parisien.
In the cage, Russian goalkeeper Matvey Safonov should remain the starter. He would be supported by a four-man defensive line, made up of Warren Zaire-Emery at right-back, Lucas Digne at left-back, as well as Illia Zabarnyi and Willian Pacho in midfield. Zaire-Emery could even wear the captain's armband, which would indicate defensive continuity while introducing slight modifications to the alignment used in Manchester. This organization would allow Luis Enrique to maintain a solid base while testing new combinations.
At the heart of the game, the midfield could be reorganized around João Neves, Lucas Beraldo and Fabián Ruiz. Neves would bring his dynamism, Beraldo would offer a recovery capacity, and Ruiz would bring technical quality. This framework aims to maintain control of the ball while preserving certain players after the series of intense matches. The attacking midfielder, notably Akliouche, who has shown good performances recently, could also be started, offering PSG a creator capable of operating on the right side.
In attack, the coach plans to reinstate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who was replaced during the match against Manchester City, as well as Ferran Torres. Akliouche would occupy the right lane, creating a combination of three attackers capable of accelerating, taking initiatives and creating space. This configuration would offer several tactical options to Luis Enrique to counter the Strasbourg attack, who will seek to take advantage of the situation to try to bring down the Parisian champion.
At the end of the meeting, PSG will have to focus on their next challenge against Barça, where the adjustments made in Strasbourg will serve as a test for the strategy to adopt. The Parisian club remains determined to continue its progression in Ligue1 while preparing for future European challenges.