Saint-Etienne and Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1. It looks like there are some key players and dynamics to watch for in this exciting clash:
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG):
- Blaise Matuidi: Described as a hard worker and the midfield boss of PSG, Matuidi’s role involves recovering the ball and facilitating quick transitions to the attackers.
- Siaka Tiené: Despite being a substitute, Tiené will be on the sidelines for this match due to the presence of the Brazilian Maxwell.
- Mamadou Sakho: Despite being a French international, Sakho is not a certified starter for PSG. He will be watching the match from the sidelines, but his presence may be crucial if his teammates need defensive reinforcement.
- Alex and Thiago: The Brazilians are expected to start in the defense for PSG.
- Zoumana Camara: Won’t be on the field, and his situation is described as more complicated.
Saint-Etienne:
- Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: The Gabonese striker, with 16 goals in the league, is highlighted as a key player for Saint-Etienne. He was PSG’s tormentor in the first leg, contributing to a victory at the Parc des Princes.
- Max Gradel: Expected to bring his technical skills to the right side of the team.
- Bayal Sall: Noted for his defensive solidity, particularly against Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who is described as the Swedish star deciding to go goal after goal.
The matchup between the top scorers in the league, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, adds an extra layer of excitement to the encounter. It will be interesting to see how these key players influence the outcome of the game.
