French Cup 2024-2025: Le Mans-PSG, the likely lineups

Le Mans-PSG, the likely lineups

PSG, in excellent form after victories against City and Stuttgart in the Champions League, faces Le Mans, a third-tier team, in the French Cup round of 16. Luis Enrique's team, è is super favorite and aims to pass the round, with the goal of adding another trophy to its season, after the Super Cup won against Monaco.

Le Mans will line up with a 5-3-2 with Hatfout in goal. The defense will consist of Eyoum, Lamgahez and Voyer as central midfielders, with Ribelin and Burlet on the side lanes. In midfield will be Bernardeau, Lauray and Rossignol, tasked with recovering and distributing play. The attacking pair will be formed by Vula and Gueye.

PSG, on the other hand, will play with a 4-3-3: space for Safonov in goal, defense confirmed with central Pacho. In the middle of the field, chance from 1' for the very young Mayulu. Forward, rest turn for Dembélé and Barcola, so they will play Douè on the left and new acquisition Kvaratskhelia on the right. The center forward will be Goncalo Ramos, who will also try to earn more minutes for the upcoming outings.

Probable lineups

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Le Mans (5-3-2): Hatfout; Ribelin, Eyoum, Lamgahez, Voyer, Burlet; Bernardeau, Lauray, Rossignol; Vula, Gueye. Coach: Videira.

PSG (4-3-3): Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Vitinha, Ruiz, Mayulu; Doue, Ramos, Kvaratskhelia. Coach: Luis Enrique.