Sunday 23 August 2020 at 09:17 – Article written by La Rédaction – React to this article
It’s the big day for Paris Saint-Germain. For the first time in its history, the capital club has the opportunity to win its first European star against Bayern Munich in Lisbon. After dismissing Atalanta Bergamo (2-1) and RB Leipzig (3-0) during this Final 8, the champions of France raise the cursor a notch to rub shoulders with one of the best teams on the planet . But with which team at kick-off?
The first uncertainty concerns the porter Keylor Navas. Hit in the right hamstring against Bergamo, the Costa Rican goalkeeper spent his turn against Leipzig, replaced at short notice by Sergio Rico. Triple winner of the competition with Real Madrid (2016, 2017, 2018), the former Merengue trained normally yesterday with the group and should regain his starting place, according to L’Equipe.
With or without Verratti?
The other question concerns Marco Verratti. Returning from an injury, the Italian midfielder only participated in ten minutes of this famous Final 8 (against Leipzig at the end of the match) but is now available and fit. But does not have “90 or 120 minutes” in the legs, indicated Thomas Tuchel at a press conference last night. The German technician, should decide during the day for the fate of Little Owl. For the rest, classic both Parisian and Bavarian side. Uncertain, central defender Jérôme Boateng should start the game well, while Benjamin Pavard is too close to start at the right-back position. Kingsley Coman could be preferred to Ivan Perisic on the left wing, disappointing against Lyon on Wednesday.
Team compositions:
– PSG (4-3-3): Navas – Kehrer, Thiago Silva, Kimpembe, Bernat – Herrera, Marquinhos, Walls – Di Maria, Neymar, Mbappé
– Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1): Neuer – Davies, Alaba, Boateng, Kimmich – Goretzka, Thiago Alcantara – Coman, Muller, Gnabry – Lewandowski
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