PSG possible starting XI for Ligue 1 encounter against Lille

Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi
Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi

Left winger - Kylian Mbappe

Manchester City v Paris Saint-Germain: Group A - UEFA Champions League
Manchester City v Paris Saint-Germain: Group A - UEFA Champions League

Kylian Mbappe has been the main man for PSG in attack this term. With Neymar still on the road to recovery, Pochettino will once again hope that Mbappe will be able to conjure up some moments of magic in the final third.

Pochettino discussed Neymar's progress in the pre-match press conference. He said:

“Neymar has received therapy today, he will work in the gym for the next 48 hours and then resume partial work with his teammates.”

Mbappe is likely to start on the left wing. He has scored 10 goals and provided nine assists in 20 Ligue 1 appearances so far this term. The 23 year old has been in sublime form of late. In his last seven appearances for PSG, Mbappe has scored five goals and provided four assists.

Centre-forward - Mauro Icardi

Sevilla v Paris Saint-Germain - Pre-Season Friendly
Sevilla v Paris Saint-Germain - Pre-Season Friendly

Mauro Icardi is not a great fit for Mauricio Pochettino's system at PSG. He has struggled to score goals at as prolific a rate as he used to during his time at Inter Milan. Icardi has also failed to make the most of the opportunities he has received of late due to PSG's injury concerns.

He has scored just a single goal in his last 16 appearances and is very likely to be offloaded in the summer. The Argentinian striker will need to up his game a lot if he is looking to secure a move to one of Europe's top clubs.

Right-winger - Lionel Messi

Manchester City v Paris Saint-Germain: Group A - UEFA Champions League
Manchester City v Paris Saint-Germain: Group A - UEFA Champions League

Lionel Messi was booed off the pitch after PSG's defeat against OGC Nice in the Coupe de France in midweek. Messi turned in an extremely lackluster performance but in all fairness, it was his first game since contracting the coronavirus.

Messi has not been able to meet the expectations of fans, particularly in Ligue 1. In 12 appearances in the league so far this term, Messi has scored just a single goal but has provided five assists.

Questions are already being asked about Messi's ability to carry on at the level that we're used to seeing him operate.

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Edited by Shambhu Ajith
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