PSG possible lineup for Ligue 1 encounter against Nice

Neymar Jr. and Lionel Messi of Paris Saint-Germain
Neymar Jr. and Lionel Messi of Paris Saint-Germain

Left-winger - Neymar Jr.

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Neymar Jr. has offered some flashes of brilliance since returning from an injury layoff against Real Madrid. He was guilty of missing several chances against Saint-Etienne and could really use the minutes to get into the groove ahead of their second leg against Real Madrid.

He is likely to be named as a starter against Nice on Saturday. The Brazilian international is expected to be subbed off in the second half. But until then, he will be PSG's creator-in-chief.

Neymar is capable of producing moments of magic and Pochettino will want him to be sharp and fit for the game against Real Madrid.

Striker - Mauro Icardi

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Kylian Mbappe is suspended for the game against Nice due to an accumulation of yellow cards. His suspension couldn't have come at a better time for PSG as he was likely to be rested anyway for this one.

Mauro Icardi will take his place as the striker. The Argentinian international has become a bit of a peripheral figure at PSG. He has made 21 appearances in the league but has only started 10 games.

He has scored just four goals in Ligue 1 this term and is very likely to leave the club in the summer in search of more game time. But for now, Icardi's presence will serve PSG well.

Right-winger - Angel Di Maria

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Angel Di Maria hasn't started any of PSG's last three league games. His last start came in PSG's 5-1 thumping of Lille. With Lionel Messi likely to be rested ahead of the Round of 16 second leg against Real Madrid, Di Maria is set to be named in the starting lineup on Saturday.

Di Maria has picked up just one assist in his last 12 appearances and without a steady run of games, his form has dipped drastically. But there is no doubting the Argentinian international's quality. He could be a difference maker on his day and Pochettino will be hoping that he can conjure up some magic against Nice.

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