Ligue 1 2025-2026: PSG-Nantes, the probable formations

Paris Saint-Germain is preparing to return to the pitch at the Parc des Princes for the delicate challenge against Nantes, scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, at 7 p.m. After the home setback against Lyon, which saw an end to a run of six consecutive victories and reduced the lead over Lens to just one point, Luis Enrique is intent on fielding the best lineup to avoid new missteps. The Spanish coach has realized that the massive turnover has not paid off, which is why the starters will resume their places from the first minute.

As for the Parisian lineup, Safanov will defend the posts, supported by a four-man defensive line that will see Hakimi and Hernandez act as full-backs, while Zabaryni and Pacho will make up the central pair. In midfield, Vitinha will act as the low vertex, flanked by the physicality of Beraldo and the freshness of young Mayulu. The offensive trident will be made up of Doué and Barcola on the flanks, with Kvaratskhelia ready to scramble all over the attacking front to unhinge the opponent’s defense.

Nantes, for its part, arrives in Paris in a precarious standings situation and with the bench entrusted to the assistants of Halilhodzic, who is still disqualified. The “Canaries” will rely on a very covered set-up to try to snatch a crucial point in the salvation key, relying on Lopes between the posts and a median dam composed of Coquelin, Sissoko and Lepenant. Up front, hopes for counterattacks will rest on Ganago’s speed and Mohamed’s physical presence.

Probable lineups

Psg (4-3-3): Safonov; Hakimi, Zabarnyi, Pacho, Lucas Hernandez; Vitinha, Beraldo, Mayulu; Doué, Barcola, Kvaratskhelia. All: Luis Enrique.

Nantes (4-1-4-1): Lopes; Guilbert, Ali Youssef, Cozza, Machado; Coquelin; Ganago, Sissoko, Lepenant, Abline; Mostafa Mohamed. All: Halilhodzic.

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