The Trophée des Champions between Monaco and PSG will take place this Sunday. Here are the potential lineups for both teams.
The wait is almost over! Initially scheduled to be held in China, the Trophée des Champions will instead take place in Doha this Sunday at 5:30 PM.
For PSG, Luis Enrique has the advantage of a fully fit squad. Donnarumma is expected to start in goal, with a backline featuring Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, and Mendes.
In midfield, the choice remains between João Neves and Fabian Ruiz to partner Zaïre-Emery and Vitinha. In attack, Désiré Doué might play as a false nine, flanked by Dembélé and Barcola. Gonçalo Ramos, recently recovered from injury, is another viable option.
Probable PSG lineup:
Donnarumma – Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes – Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, Neves or Ruiz – Dembélé, Doué, Barcola
For Monaco, Adi Hütter will have to cope without Wilfried Singo, who is suspended, but will benefit from the return of Radek Majecki in goal and Denis Zakaria in midfield. In attack, Embolo is likely to lead the line, supported by Akliouche and Ben Seghir, with either Golovin or Minamino playing just behind them.
Probable Monaco lineup:
Majecki – Vanderson, Kehrer, Salisu, Caio Henrique – Zakaria, Camara – Akliouche, Minamino or Golovin, Ben Seghir – Embolo
The anticipated lineups reflect recent trends in their matchups, including PSG’s 4-2 victory over Monaco in their last encounter on December 18. This clash promises to be intense, with a title at stake to kick off the year 2025.
