Here are the confirmed lineups and team news for PSG vs Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League first leg. PSG aims to defend their European title after a strong performance against Chelsea, winning 8-2 in the last round. They will face Liverpool, who have had an inconsistent season under coach Arne Slot, struggling after a successful first year.
PSG vs Liverpool Confirmed Lineups & Team News
Paris Saint-Germain Team News
PSG manager Luis Enrique will be without two key players. Forward Bradley Barcola, who has been crucial to the team’s attacking strategy, is sidelined. His absence is significant for their offense.
Fabian Ruiz, another vital player in the midfield last season, is also injured, affecting the team’s ability to maintain midfield control. Additionally, Quentin Ndjantou is hurt, and Senny Mayulu’s status is uncertain; he could fill in either midfield or attack if needed.
PSG Confirmed Lineup
Check back for updates on the starting players once confirmed.
Liverpool Team News
Coach Slot faces a greater challenge with eight players injured. Alisson, the goalkeeper, and forward Alexander Isak are notable absentees. Alisson has struggled with injuries for a year, and Isak is not expected to start but may come off the bench when fit.
Full-back Conor Bradley is out, and Geovanni Leoni, who could have provided depth in defense, is sidelined with an ACL injury. Other injured players include Harvey Davies, Stefan Bajcetic, Wataru Endo, and Rhys Williams.
Liverpool Confirmed Lineup
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Paris Saint-Germain Squad
- Lucas Chevalier
- Matvei Safonov
- Renato Marin
- Achraf Hakimi
- Lucas Beraldo
- Marquinhos
- Illia Zabarnyi
- Lucas Hernandez
- Nuno Mendes
- Willian Pacho
- Fabian Ruiz
- Vitinha
- Kang-in Lee
- Senny Mayulu
- Dro
- Warren Zaire-Emery
- Joao Neves
- Kvicha Kvaratskhelia
- Goncalo Ramos
- Ousmane Dembele
- Desire Doue
- Bradley Barcola
- Quentin Ndjantou
- Ibrahim Mbaye
Liverpool Squad
- Alisson
- Giorgi Mamardashvili
- Freddie Woodman
- Joe Gomez
- Wataru Endo
- Virgil van Dijk
- Ibrahima Konate
- Milos Kerkez
- Conor Bradley
- Andy Robertson
- Jeremie Frimpong
- Amara Nallo
- Florian Wirtz
- Dominik Szoboszlai
- Alexis Mac Allister
- Curtis Jones
- Ryan Gravenberch
- Trey Nyoni
- Alexander Isak
- Mohamed Salah
- Federico Chiesa
- Cody Gakpo
- Hugo Ekitike
- Rio Ngumoha
Stay tuned for the confirmed lineups for PSG vs Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League.