PSG’s Lineup Expectations for Strasbourg: Asensio Return and ‌Dembélé on the Sidelines

After a challenging phase that included a loss to‌ Arsenal followed by a draw against OGC ⁤Nice, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)‌ is eager to secure a win as they ⁢return ​from the international break. The recent performances have resulted in Luis Enrique having⁢ one ‍of ​the ⁣lowest win​ rates for a⁢ PSG coach since Carlo Ancelotti’s tenure back in 2013.

Key Player Updates: Asensio Back in Action

Marco Asensio has successfully recovered from⁢ his ​thigh injury sustained during the‌ Champions League match⁢ against Girona FC, ⁤allowing him to make his first start since September 18. Consequently, Randal Kolo Muani will be sidelined on the bench. In ‌midfield ‌coordination, Fabián Ruiz holds onto his ‌position despite Vitinha’s return to availability. Interestingly, Warren Zaïre-Emery will step in at‌ right-back instead of Achraf Hakimi.

Although ‌Hakimi has regained⁢ fitness post-international duty with Morocco, it appears that his playing time‍ will be carefully monitored by Enrique moving forward. ‌Ousmane Dembélé⁣ is expected to begin this match on ‍the ‌bench; even⁤ though ⁤he featured prominently during‌ the draw with Nice, it seems‍ Enrique is opting for Lee Kang-in to take up an attacking role ⁤on the right wing.

Predicted Starting XI Against ‌Strasbourg

Based on ‌current team dynamics ⁢and player fitness ​levels, here​ is how​ PSG might line up against Strasbourg:

• Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma
• Defenders: Nuno Mendes, Lucas Beraldo, Milan Škriniar, Warren ⁢Zaïre-Emery
• Midfielders:⁤ Fabián Ruiz, Vitinha, João Neves
• Forwards: Bradley Barcola, Marco ⁣Asensio (returning starter), Lee Kang-in (shifting into a more prominent⁣ attacking⁤ position)

This ​anticipated⁤ lineup indicates strategic alterations aimed at revitalizing PSG’s momentum in ⁢Ligue 1 amidst their recent struggles.

Source information based on market ‍insights and ‍football analyst ⁢updates.