PSG are set to welcome Auxerre to the Parc des Princes

PSG are set to welcome Auxerre to the Parc des Princes this Saturday as they aim to recover from their opening Ligue 1 defeat against Marseille.

The reigning champions sit second in Ligue 1 after five matches, level on points with Monaco, Lyon, and Strasbourg, but placed second due to goal difference. Auxerre, meanwhile, find themselves in tenth position with six points from their opening five fixtures.

PSG Team News

Luis Enrique is still dealing with a string of injury troubles. Star forward Ousmane Dembélé is sidelined for around six weeks following a severe hamstring injury sustained while on duty with the French national team. The Ballon d’Or winner will be absent for this Ligue 1 clash as well as the upcoming crucial Champions League encounter with Barcelona on October 1.

Meanwhile, Bradley Barcola and João Neves are on the mend from minor muscle strains. Midfielder Désiré Doué remains out with a calf injury and was expected to be sidelined for roughly a month, though there is a slight possibility he could make an appearance against Barcelona.

Form

PSG

Prior to their recent setback at the Stade Vélodrome, PSG had started the campaign with four consecutive victories, including an impressive 4-0 Champions League win over Atalanta. The Parisians have scored 10 goals in five Ligue 1 matches while conceding just four. At home, they boast a perfect record with two wins from two games, keeping clean sheets in both fixtures.

Auxerre

Auxerre’s season has been characterised by inconsistency. After winning their opening match, they have suffered three consecutive defeats, including losses to Monaco (2-1) and Nantes (1-0), although they won their last league match against Toulouse. Their away form has been particularly concerning, with no victories in two road trips this season. They managed just four goals in five matches, highlighting their struggles in the final third.

Predicted Lineups

PSG: Chevalier; Hakimi, Zabarnyi, Beraldo, Hernandez; Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Ruiz, Mendes; Ramos, Kvaratskhelia.

Auxerre: Leon; Senaya, Siwe, Sierralta, Mensah, Akpa; Sinayoko, Owusu, Danois, Loader; Mara.