PSG set for Le Mans test with changes expected in both starting line-ups

Paris Saint-Germain host Le Mans at the Parc des Princes on 10 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:45 GMT in the sixth round of the French championship. Both sides are expected to make adjustments for the fixture.

PSG

Luis Enrique is likely to name a significantly changed PSG side, with Ousmane Dembele and Nuno Mendes rested for the match. Warren Zaire-Emery is also unavailable.

Lucas Hernandez could move into central defence, while Lucas Digne is expected to start at left-back. The changes would give several players the opportunity to feature from the beginning against Le Mans.

PSG’s likely line-up is:

Goalkeeper: Safonov

Defenders: Hakimi, Zabarnyi, Lucas Hernandez, Digne

Midfielders: Joao Neves, Beraldo, Fabian Ruiz

Forwards: Akliouche, Kvaratskhelia, Desire Doue

The match is also listed as a sixth-round fixture for PSG, who will face Le Mans at home in the evening kick-off.

Le Mans

Patrick Videira is expected to retain his preferred system with three central defenders, but Le Mans will be without two important players.

Djibril Sidibe is suspended, while playmaker Adil Bourabaa has suffered an ankle injury and will not be available. Those absences are expected to increase the responsibility placed on Louis Mafouta in attack.

Le Mans’ predicted line-up is:

Goalkeeper: Kocik

Defenders: Boisse, Yohou, Voyer

Midfielders: Bamba, Vercruysse, Laurey, Bretelle, Calodat

Forwards: Dame Gueye, Mafouta

The published odds make PSG strong favourites for the game. PSG are priced at 1.04 to win, while a draw is listed at 12.00 and a Le Mans victory at 20.00.