PSG vs Troyes probable lineups, Digi Mart USA News (Paris, France): After its performance at Villarreal in midweek, Paris Saint-Germain returns to league action against Troyes at the Parc des Princes. A week after thrashing Le Havre at home, the Ligue 1 leader faces another team near the bottom of the table.
Troyes visits the Parc des Princes for a match expected to be lopsided on paper, despite several absences on the Parisian side. Achraf Hakimi is being rested, while Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is recovering from a knee problem.
Ousmane Dembélé, Marquinhos and Nuno Mendes are returning from injury, and Maghnes Akliouche has a calf issue.
Uncertainty remains around Luis Enrique’s starting eleven. One thing is certain: he will field a heavily reshuffled team tonight at 9:05 p.m.
against the 16th-placed side in Ligue 1. Safonov will be in goal, but his defense will include Zaïre-Emery at right back rather than young David Boly, who had a standout week with his first appearance of the season at Le Havre and his first career goal at Villarreal.
Boly will likely come on during the match.
Zabarnyi could partner Lucas Hernandez in central defense alongside the captain for the evening. Lucas Digne is expected to start at left back.
Luis Enrique is also promising changes in midfield. Two of the three regular starters are likely to begin on the bench before the international break.
Young Dro Fernandez is set to enter the starting lineup, as is Lucas Beraldo, who recently became a father. Fabian Ruiz is expected to play again, four days after his performance at Villarreal.
Some rotation is also expected up front. Ferran Torres is set to play on the right wing, though he has not scored since September 20, before the last international break.
Mika Godts would play on the other flank, allowing Senny Mayulu, who has returned to form, to operate as the central striker.
Troyes will try to take advantage of PSG’s reshuffled side and bring back something from the capital. Stéphane Dumont is expected to set up in a 4-3-3 with Konaté confirming his place in goal, a position he earned two matchdays ago.
Maronnier on the right and Boura on the left are expected to line the flanks of the defense, around the central pairing of captain Monfray and Diaz.
In midfield, Antoine Mille, the revelation of the early season, would partner Karim and Diop to supply their attacking teammates with the ball. Ifnaoui would start on the right flank, while the experienced Ripart takes the central position.
Diawara is expected to be preferred to Nkada to start on the left.
