PSG predicted XI v Tottenham: Ousmane Dembélé benched, Bradley Barcola in

PSG host Tottenham Hotspur tonight at Paris’ Parc des Princes for Matchday 5 of the Champions League. Luis Enrique’s Les Parisiens are expected to bounce back after suffering their first defeat of the continental campaign three weeks ago against Bayern Munich. Against Die Rekordmeister, Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé pulled off early on with an hamstring injury. For tonight, the France international is expected to start on the bench as he continues to make his way towards recovery.

In his absence, and with Désiré Doué still on the sidelines for a thigh strain, Luis Enrique is expected to shake things up front. Kvara Kvaratskhelia is expected to lead the line and feature as a false nine with Bradley Barcola and Lee Kang-in deployed as wingers. Deeper down the field, the Spaniard will rely on his tried and trusted midfield trio with Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha and João Neves.

At the back, club captain Marquinhos is in line for what could be his 500th appearance for PSG. With Achraf Hakimi still out with an ankle sprain, France international Warren Zaïre-Emery is set to start at right-back.

PSG likely line-up v Tottenham Hotspur

Lucas Chevalier; Nuno Mendes, Willian Pacho, Marquinhos, Warren Zaïre-Emery; Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, João Neves; Bradley Barcola, Kvara Kvaratskhelia, Lee Kang-in. (L’Éq)

GFFN | Bastien Cheval