Match Preview for Paris Saint-Germain v Lens
Paris Saint-Germain return to motion aiming to take care of their 100 per cent begin to the brand new Ligue 1 season as they welcome Lens to the Parc des Princes on Sunday.
Luis Enrique’s facet, who misplaced just one Ligue 1 recreation final season, have begun with three wins from three as they search to win the French title for the fifth consecutive season.
Whereas it’s unlikely anybody interrupts PSG’s dominance of French soccer, Lens are one of many groups higher positioned to trigger them issues.
Since returning to Ligue 1 in 2020, Lens haven’t completed exterior the highest 10 and had been second behind PSG in 2022-23. Champions in 1997-98, Lens have claimed two wins from three to begin the season, following a gap day defeat to Lyon with wins over Le Havre and Brest.
Head coach Luis Enrique’s preparation for the go to of Lens has hardly been very best, as he needed to bear emergency surgical procedure on a damaged collarbone after a bicycle accident.
However Luis Enrique was reportedly match sufficient to take coaching on Friday, and he could have some tough choice selections to make with the primary fixture of PSG’s Champions League defence on the horizon subsequent week.
PSG have a tricky begin to the league part as they welcome Atalanta to the Parc des Princes, that means Luis Enrique could also be tempted to relaxation a few of his large hitters.
On the similar time, Lens current difficult opposition themselves, and Luis Enrique won’t need an early slip-up domestically to provide hope to the remainder. Lyon have additionally taken 9 factors from three video games whereas Lille, the final crew to depose PSG and win the title, are two factors behind.
Historical past, although, just isn’t on Lens’ facet. Les Sang et Or haven’t gained on the Parc des Princes since a 3-1 victory in 2006.
Group information for Paris Saint-Germain v Lens
PSG might be with out two key attacking gamers, with Need Doue and Ballon d’Or favorite Ousmane Dembele each suffering injuries while on international duty with France.
The membership was left livid by these developments, and accused the French Soccer Federation of not heeding recommendation PSG supplied pertaining to the workloads of the 2 gamers.
Midfielder Fabian Ruiz missed each of Spain’s World Cup qualifiers over the worldwide break with muscular issues, whereas Senny Mayulu (adductor) can also be set to overlook out.
For Lens, left-back Jhoanner Chavez appears set to return from an ankle sprain. On the similar place, Deiver Machado stays out with a knee challenge.
Predicted line-ups for Paris Saint-Germain v Lens
Paris Saint-Germain: Chevalier; Hakimi, Zabarnyi, Beraldo, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Zaire-Emery; Kvaratskhelia, Barcola, Ramos
Lens: Risser; Gradit, Sarr, Udol; Aguilar, Sangare, Thomasson, Machado; Thauvin, Mentioned; Fofana
watch Paris Saint-Germain v Lens
Paris Saint-Germain v Lens kicks off at 4:15pm UK time. It’s obtainable on Amazon Prime Video and to Ligue 1 Cross subscribers. It will also be considered by Bet365 clients on-line and on the Bet365 app.
