PSG faces Angers in Ligue 1 on Saturday, leading the league by three points. PSG has 66 points from 29 matches, while Lens trails with 63 points from 30 matches.
Key points
PSG leads Ligue 1 by three points
PSG has 66 points from 29 matches
Lens is in second place with 63 points from 30 matches
PSG continues their Ligue 1 journey as they face Angers away from home on Saturday evening.
PSG are leading the league table by three points. They are on 66 points from 29 matches while second-placed Lens have 63 points from 30 matches.
Angers vs PSG – Match preview and team news
Date: Saturday, 25th April.
Kick-off: 6pm BST.
Venue: Stade Raymond Kopa, Angers.
Angers team news
Angers faces a daunting challenge against the league leaders while navigating a severe injury crisis that has depleted their defensive options.
The most pressing concern involves starting goalkeeper Hervé Koffi, who sustained a foot injury during Friday’s training session; if he cannot feature, Melvin Zinga is prepared to deputise.
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There are also lingering doubts regarding the fitness of Ousmane Camara. Despite these setbacks, manager Alexandre Dujeux will look up to Branco van den Boomen in midfield, and Prosper Peter up front to break the 19-match head-to-head losing streak against PSG.
PSG team news
Paris Saint-Germain enters this fixture with a focus on squad management ahead of their massive Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich.
Manager Luis Enrique is likely to implement rotation to protect key assets. In terms of fitness, Vitinha is a major doubt as he continues to recover from right heel inflammation; while he has resumed individual training, the staff is unlikely to risk him.
Youngster Quentin Ndjantou Mbitcha remains sidelined under medical protocol, and Nuno Mendes is being monitored closely following a thigh issue.
While Mendes has rejoined group sessions, he may be preserved for European duty. In goal, a late decision will be made between Matvey Safonov and Lucas Chevalier.
Supporters can expect a modified frontline, with stars like Ousmane Dembélé potentially starting on the bench.
Form
Angers
Angers approach this fixture struggling for consistency, having collected only two points from their last five league outings. Currently sitting 13th, their recent results include a 1-1 draw against Le Havre and a 1-2 defeat against Rennes away from home.
PSG
PSG are in dominant form, sitting atop Ligue 1 with seven wins in their last eight matches across all competitions. After their loss against Lyon, they bounced back to winning ways and secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Nantes. PSG have maintained an impressive European run, reaching the Champions League semi-finals after defeating Liverpool 4-0 on aggregate. Defensively, the Parisians have been solid, keeping four consecutive clean sheets in away matches heading into today’s clash.
Predicted lineups
Angers: Zinga; Raolisoa, Louer, Biumla, Lefort, Ekomie; Mouton, van den Boomen, Belkebla; Peter, Sbai
