Nantes (AFP)
Paris SG coach Thomas Tuchel chose to leave Presnel Kimpembé and Marquinhos on the bench at the start of the match in Nantes (9:00 p.m.), which Kylian Mbappé will start in attack, Saturday for the 9th day of Ligue 1, according to the official compositions.
Engaged in a marathon calendar, and between two Champions League deadlines, the German technician has spared several holders at Beaujoire, including side Layvin Kurzawa and Alessandro Florenzi.
Abdou Diallo, aligned in central defense alongside Danilo, Colin Dagba and Mitchel Bakker benefit from this turn-over, just like Rafinha in midfield.
In attack, where Neymar (injured), Angel di Maria (suspended) and Mauro Icardi (injured) are missing, Mbappé begins with Moise Kean at his side, the man in form of PSG.
The Italian rookie scored two braces in one week, against Dijon (4-0) in L1 on Saturday and at Basaksehir Istanbul on Wednesday (2-0) in C1.
For Nantes, coach Christian Gourcuff trusted Mehdi Abeid, usual midfielder, and Jean-Charles Castelletto to replace his usual hinge Nicolas Pallois-Andrei Girotto, unavailable.
Leader, tied with Lille and Rennes, PSG can take the lead in the Championship on their own if they beat Nantes or draw.
The Parisians have won their last six L1 matches.
Composition of teams:
Nantes: Lafont - Appiah, Abeid, Castelletto, Traoré - Chirivella, Louza - Coco, Blas, Simon - Kolo Muani
Paris SG: Navas - Dagba, Danilo, Diallo, Bakker - Sarabia, Herrera, Gueye, Rafinha - Kean, Mbappé
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