Paris Saint-Germain faces Botafogo for the Club World Cup, on the night of Thursday to Friday (3 hours). Here is the expected composition for the capital's club.
After its impressive success against Atlético de Madrid for its entry into this club World Cup (4-0), Paris Saint-Germain has already completed a large part of its contract in this group stage. By delivering a high class performance against what is supposed to be his most tough opponent, the European champions sent a strong signal.
Another victory against Botafogo on the night of Thursday to Friday (3 am) would allow Luis Enrique men to compost their ticket for the knockout stages of the competition. Opposite, the Brazilian club will be animated by the same motivation since it won its first match against the Seattle Sounders (2-1).
PSG is the king of Europe.
With which starting eleven PSG will arise? Two options are possible for Luis Enrique. The first would be to make a notable first rotation, before that of the third match, which should be even more significant.
PSG: precise management of playing times against Botafogo
The second possibility would see Paris relying on the majority of its executives. No hypothesis is to be excluded. The playing conditions of the first match, with stifling heat at noon local time, were more delicate than that of this second meeting. Changes could however take place in each line.
Certain elements that have scored points, such as the young Senny Mayulu, will still have the opportunity to prove themselves, as soon as you kick off or at the end of the bench. The executives who chained the matches in recent weeks will be custom-made, like the Portuguese Vitinha, Joao Neves and Nuno Mendes, or the Moroccan Achraf Hakimi. In attack, no risk will be taken with Ousmane Dembélé, but Bradley Barcola could take his first steps in the tournament. Gianluigi Donnarumma is expected to chain in goals. Finally, the match scenario will clearly influence Luis Enrique coaching.
