Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain kick off their latest UEFA Champions League campaign on Wednesday, welcoming Slovakian side Slovan Bratislava to the Parc Des Princes.
Despite lifting the UEFA Super Cup with a 2-1 win over Aston Villa, PSG have made an unexpectedly slow start to their domestic season. Luis Enrique’s men have failed to win in their last three Ligue 1 matches, playing out 2-2 draws against Rennes and Lille before suffering a disappointing 2-1 home loss to Monaco. Their defence has looked shaky, having let in goals across five consecutive games. Currently sitting 13th in the French league table, the European title-holders are in urgent need of a convincing continental display to rediscover their rhythm and confidence.
PSG team news
On the team news front, the Parisians have just one confirmed absence, with reserve goalkeeper Alessandro Longoni ruled out due to a left thigh strain.
A significant positive for the defence is the full availability of left-back Nuno Mendes, who is set to return to the starting XI after completing a three-match domestic suspension.
New summer arrivals Mika Godts, Maghnes Akliouche, and Ferran Torres have settled in smoothly, adding intense competition for places in attack alongside established stars Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Matvey Safonov is expected to take his place in goal, shielded by the experienced central defensive duo of Marquinhos and Willian Pacho.
With such depth at his disposal, Luis Enrique can deploy an assertive, ball-dominant lineup designed to control proceedings right from the first minute.
PSG predicted lineup
Possible PSG starting XI: Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz; Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 8pm BST on Wednesday, 8th September.
How to watch PSG vs Slovan Bratislava?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the fixture live on TNT Sports 3, with streaming also available via Discovery+.
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