PSG vs Liverpool – Predicted lineup and team news

Q: Who is missing for PSG against Liverpool in the first leg?

Bradley Barcola is confirmed to miss the match after an ankle sprain. Fabian Ruiz and Quentin Ndjantou are also unavailable, while Luis Enrique is expected to rely on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele in attack.

Q: What is PSG's predicted lineup for the Champions League quarter-final first leg?

PSG's possible starting XI is Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Neves; Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia. Vitinha, Joao Neves and Nuno Mendes are expected to return to the lineup after being rested last time out.

PSG vs Liverpool – Predicted lineup and team news

PSG welcome Liverpool to Parc des Princes for their Champions League quarter-final first leg tonight.

The Parisians ride a four-game win streak, featuring an 8-2 aggregate thrashing of Chelsea and a 3-1 Ligue 1 victory over Toulouse last time out. They’ve netted 15 goals in that span, allowed only three, and posted two shutouts.

PSG team news

Luis Enrique faces a notable selection dilemma as Bradley Barcola has been officially confirmed to miss the first-leg showdown.

Even though Barcola had cautiously resumed training sessions earlier this week after suffering an ankle sprain, the coaching staff has chosen a conservative strategy to prioritise his full recovery.

The Parisian powerhouse continues to navigate challenges in the absence of midfielder Fabian Ruiz. Ruis has been sidelined since January due to a knee injury, alongside defender Quentin Ndjantou, who is still unavailable for selection in the squad.

Providing some optimism, Enrique’s squad is poised to gain an advantage from refreshed personnel in both midfield and defensive positions; Vitinha, Joao Neves, and Nuno Mendes are set to come back into the starting lineup after being rested in their last outing.

Enrique’s tactical blueprint is expected to hinge heavily on the duo of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele stepping up to spearhead the attack in place of the absent Barcola.

PSG must also carefully handle disciplinary matters. Both Kvaratskhelia and Nuno Mendes are teetering on the brink of suspension; either player picking up a yellow card tonight at the Parc des Princes would result in them missing the crucial second leg of this tie.