PSG's possible starting XI for Ligue 1 encounter against Clermont Foot

Right-winger- Rafinha

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Not many can immediately recall that Rafinha is still a PSG player. Rafinha moved to Paris from Barcelona for £1.3 million in 2020, as PSG sought to add more depth to their squad.

The Brazil international is capable of playing in midfield and further forward, but has not been a consistent presence in PSG's starting XIs since joining the club.

There’s nothing between Rafinha and Fenerbahçe - not even contacts or talks. All parties involved are denying. And there’s no chance for Turkish or Russian clubs to sign Rafinha: he’s decided to stay at Paris Saint-Germain until January. 🚫🟡 #PSG #Fenerbahçe #transfers

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 4, 2021

The 28-year old, who was rated highly during his Barcelona days, was recently linked with a move away. Aston Villa were rumored to be interested, while Fenerbahce were touted as a potential destination.

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Striker- Alexandre Fressange

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Alexandre Fressange is a youth team player at PSG who could get a chance against Clermont Foot. With the likes of Lionel Messi, Mauro Icardi, Neymar, Angel Di Maria and Kylian Mbappe all unlikely to feature, Fressange looks set to start.

The 20-year old centre-forward has sufficiently impressed Mauricio Pochettino to be given a first-team chance.

✏️🔄Massinissa Oufella and Alexandre Fressange have extended their professional contracts until 2⃣0⃣2⃣2⃣ 👏🔴🔵 #ICICESTPARIS pic.twitter.com/WetjSzEizD

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) August 27, 2020

PSG have one of the best academies in the world. However, very few academy graduates have made it to the first-team. Adrien Rabiot and Presnel Kimpembe come to mind. Yacine Adli, Odsonne Edouard and Moussa Dembele have all been sold or let go in recent years.

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Left-winger- Julian Draxler

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Julian Draxler is another squad player at PSG who arguably could have done better at another club. Draxler was regarded as a prodigious talent during his Schalke days. After a short spell with Wolfsburg, the 27-year old joined PSG on January 2017 for £32.4 million. Draxler has featured regularly for the club, but has not always been a starter.

The Germany international is a versatile player who can play as a 10 or on the wings. Technically solid, Draxler signed a new contract earlier this year which will extend his stay at the club until 2024.

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