Ligue 1 2025-2026: PSG-Metz, the likely lineups.

At the Parc des Princes the spotlight is on PSG-Metz, a match scheduled at 9:05 p.m. and valid for the 23rd day of Ligue 1. The Parisians are coming to this match with all the odds stacked against them, despite the misstep in the last round on the field of Rennes. Luis Enrique’s team absolutely must return to victory if it wants to continue the point-to-point struggle against Lens, the revelation of this championship. Facing them will be Metz, very last in the standings and the worst defense in the competition, certainly not an insurmountable opponent for the Parisian battleship.

The Asturian coach, in addition to Fabian Ruiz and Mayulu, will have to do without Ballon d’or Ousmane Dembelé, who came off early in the Champions League match against Monaco due to a calf problem. Given the match on paper within reach and the upcoming midweek commitment, the former Barcelona coach may opt for turnover: forward along with Barcola and Gonçalo Ramos will act wide Mbaye, a 2008-born Senegalese talent, while Lee and new signing Dro will be in midfield. In defense Zabarnyi and Beraldo will be the central players, in goal Sazonov is confirmed.

Metz will be missing two mainstays: midfield Stambouli and the team’s top scorer Hein due to an ankle problem. In their place will be Georgian Abuashvili with Diallo and Tsitaishvili completing the trident, Munongo and Deminguet in midfield, l’ex-Amilan Ballo-Toure and Kouao deployed at fullback, Fischer in goal.

Probable lineups

PSG (4-3-3): Safonov; Zaïre-Emery, Zabarnyi, Beraldo, Hernandez; Lee, Vitinha, Dro F.; Mbaye, G. Ramos, Barcola. All. Luis Enrique.

Metz (4-3-3): Fischer; Kouao, Gbamin, Mboula, Ballo-Touré; Munongo, A. Touré, Deminguet; Abuashvili, H. Diallo, Tsitaishvili. All. Tavenot.