The “party”, as Luis Enrique described it on Tuesday at the press conference, will be in full swing at Bollaert. PSG will travel to Lens on Wednesday evening for the much-anticipated title match that has been eagerly awaited for several months, but in reality, it will have very little at stake. Ousmane Dembele’s teammates, freshly elected as the best player in Ligue 1 of the season, are 99% certain to win a 14th French championship title.
The interest in the clash could be seen as a dress rehearsal for the Parisians, three weeks before the Champions League final against Arsenal. However, there is currently a crisis in Paris, with Zuccare-Emery, Nuno Mendes, Pacho, Hakimi, and Lee all withdrawing from the trip to Artois.
Safonov back in goal, Dembele a starter?
Only three days after the victory against Brest, Luis Enrique must innovate to form a starting XI. According to Le Parisien, a new-look defense is expected to take shape against Lens on Wednesday. Senny Mayulu and Lucas Hernandez are expected on the flanks, while Illia Zabarnyi should partner in the center. Lucas Beraldo could replace Marquinhos, who has missed the last two games. Finally, after being on the bench against Lorient and Brest, Matvey Safonov could return as the starting goalkeeper.
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In midfield, Vitinha and Joao Neves will return as starters, while Dro Fernandez could make his second consecutive start. Up front, the usual trio is expected with Ousmane Dembele, Dese Doue, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. A competitive XI to secure the title definitively.
