Paris (AFP)
Paris SG coach Thomas Tuchel left Angel di Maria and Moise Kean on the bench for the decisive Champions League match against Basaksehir Istanbul on Tuesday (9 p.m.), according to the line-ups provided by UEFA.
The German technician tries a new tactical blow, with only Kylian Mbappé and Neymar in attack, in a system that could be a 5-3-2.
Danilo Pereira, midfielder, is expected in a three-way defense alongside Presnel Kimpembe and Marquinhos.
It was in this cautious configuration that PSG ended the match against RB Leipzig (1-0) on November 24, during which he suffered the German offensives.
In the middle, Rafinha, who remains on a remarkable performance in Ligue 1 in Montpellier (3-1) on Saturday, starts with Marco Verratti and Leandro Paredes.
This is the first time this season that the Brazilian has started in C1.
Di Maria had been a substitute last Wednesday on the field of Manchester United (3-1), where Tuchel had preferred Kean.
For this last match of the group stage, PSG need a point to qualify for the round of 16.
A victory will also give him first place.
But if they lose and Leipzig and Manchester draw at the same time, the Parisians will be eliminated and transferred to the Europa League.
On the Turkish side, the former Caen Enzo Crivelli started in attack.
Compositions:
PSG: Navas - Florenzi, Marquinhos, Danilo, Kimpembe, Bakker - Paredes, Verratti, Rafinha - Mbappé, Neymar
Basaksehir: Günok - Rafael, Ponck, Topal, Kaldirim - Kahveci, Tekdimir, Ozcan, Türüc - Gulbrandsen, Crivelli
Referee: Ovidiu Hategan (ROU)
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