Luis Enrique has shared some hints about the possible starting lineup against Barça in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals at the Parc des Princes on April 10. For the upcoming home game against Clermont Foot (9:00 p.m./DAZN), who are at the bottom of Ligue 1, the Asturian coach has decided to leave out Warren Zaire-Emery, who is slightly injured, and Bradley Barcola, who is still recovering from an injury despite returning to training, along with Nuno Mendes and Lucas Hernández.
Luis Enrique didn’t want to take any risks ahead of the match against Barça. However, it was surprising to see some players who were expected to be on the bench included in the squad: Mbappé and Dembélé. Hakimi will likely start as he is serving a suspension against Barcelona due to yellow card accumulation in the Champions League. Marquinhos, who was also dealing with an injury, has been included in the squad, while Beraldo remains suspended following his red card against Marseille.
PSG is considered the clear favorite to win against Clermont Foot and secure another victory that will bring them closer to the league title. The Parisians currently hold a 12-point lead over Brest with 11 matches remaining in the championship. This game will serve as the final test before Barça’s visit, with no more room for rotations or rest.
This content has been translated and adapted from the Spanish version of the digital newspaper
