French giants concerned as they face several injury issues ahead of UEFA Champions League clash against Arsenal. Luis is Enrique facing problems as he misses key players in the PSG squad. PSG will face the gunners at the Emirates this Tuesday. Luis Enrique needs to make tactical changes for the Arsenal PSG clash on Tuesday.
PREVIOUS MATCHES OF ARSENAL AND PSG
Atalanta held the Gunners to a draw in the Champions League. They reclaimed their winning ways against Leicester City. Arsenal scored a 4 goals to win against them in the Premier League. The final score was 4-2.
PSG also showed a stunning display against Rennes on Friday. They won the match 3-1 against Rennes. However, they had to manage the win with several key players not available due to injury.
THE KEY PLAYERS MISSING IN PSG BEFORE FACING ARSENAL:
Nuno Mendes was not available on Friday against Rennes due to his illness. Hopefully, we see the Portuguese against Arsenal on Tuesday. However, the probability of other key players to be available against Arsenal is high doubt. Luis Enrique looking to make changes as he prepares his squad for the match against Arsenal.
Lucas Hernández:
The Frenchman, Lucas Hernández suffered an ACL injury on May and it probably put an end to his season unfortunately. He was injured against Borussia Dortmund on the first leg of the 2024 Champions League Semi-Final. He will not be available for the Arsenal PSG match.
Presnel Kimpembe:
One of the key centre-backs of PSG, Presnel Kimpembe has been out for almost two seasons now. The Frenchman suffered severe tendon injury. He got injured in a match against Auxerre in Ligue 1. He suffered a minor injury but it turned out to be a major one needing surgery in some time.
Gonçalo Ramos:
PSG striker, Gonçalo Ramos will be on the sidelines for three months. This is due to his major ankle injury. He needs to go through surgery for the injury. The Portuguese won’t be available long term. He got injured during the match at Le Havre.
Vitinha:
Vitinha, the 24 year old midfielder was not there with PSG for the win against Rennes due to his ankle injury. It is high doubt if Vitinha will be available for the Arsenal PSG clash in the Champions League.
HOW WILL LUIS ENRIQUE DEAL WITH THE INJURY ISSUES?
All these long term injuries and the uncertainty of the players is a concern for the PSG boss. He is looking forward to change his tactics. Donnarumma is absent due to his thigh injury. He has missed all of the last three matches for PSG. It is very uncertain if the Italian will start against the gunners. Luis Enrique will have to put Matvei Safonov in goal against Arsenal if Donnarumma is not present. The signing from Real Madrid, Marco Asensio is also suffering from a thigh injury. This led him to miss the match against Rennes. He was playing as a centre-forward being a replacement for the French Star, Kylian Mbappe. Désiré Doué, PSG’s summer signing who costed £42million is also suffering from an ankle injury. It is high doubt if he will be there against Arsenal on Tuesday.
POTENTIAL LINEUP OR TACTICS FOR TUESDAY:
Luis Enrique will try to use a false nine strategy against Arsenal if Asensio is available and has recovered from his injury. Otherwise, he will start Randal Kolo Muani. According to L’ÉQUIPE, the probable starting XI for PSG against Arsenal would be:
Donnarumma will be the keeper if he is available. Otherwise, Matvei Safonov will be on goal.
Hakimi, Marquinhos (captain), Nuno Mendes (if available) and Pacho at the defence line.
Zaïre-Emery, Fabián Ruiz and Neves in the midfield.
Dembélé, Asensio (if available) and Barcola on attack.
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