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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Newcastle United are set to lock horns at Parc des Princes on Tuesday evening. Both teams find themselves in a precarious position in Group F, with PSG occupying the second spot with six points, just ahead of Newcastle, trailing by two points. With both sides coming off recent defeats, the stakes are high, and neither can afford another setback in their quest for the knockout stages.
Injury Woes for PSG:
Luis Enrique, PSG's manager, faces a challenging task as his squad has been plagued by a string of injuries. The latest casualty is the promising 17-year-old midfielder, Warren Zaire-Emery, who was sidelined after being forced off during his senior international debut. This adds to the woes of an already depleted squad, with key players such as Marco Asensio, Nuno Mendes, Presnel Kimpembe, Danilo Pereira, and Marquinhos all currently receiving treatment.
Despite the absences, the PSG starting XI is expected to mirror the lineup that convincingly dismantled Monaco on Friday. The attacking trio of Ousmane Dembele, Goncalo Ramos, and Kylian Mbappe promises to test Newcastle's makeshift back four. Mbappe, in particular, boasts an impressive record against English clubs in the Champions League, having directly contributed to seven goals in 12 games, scoring five times and providing two assists.
Injury Woes for Newcastle:
Eddie Howe, at the helm of Newcastle United, is grappling with an extensive injury list that includes key players like Sven Botman, Dan Burn, Elliot Anderson, Harvey Barnes, Joe Willock, Jacob Murphy, Callum Wilson, and Matt Targett. The absence of these players poses a significant challenge for the Magpies as they seek to replicate their impressive 4-1 victory against PSG in October.
Potential Lineups:
The possible starting lineup for PSG includes Donnarumma, Hakimi, Skriniar, Hernandez, Mukiele, Ruiz, Ugarte, Vitinha, Dembele, Ramos, and Mbappe. On the other hand, Newcastle United may field Pope, Trippier, Lascelles, Schar, Hall, Longstaff, Guimaraes, Joelinton, Almiron, Isak, and Gordon.