PSG vs AS Monaco - Combined XI | Ligue 1 2021-22

Defensive Midfielder: Aurelien Tchouameni (AS Monaco)

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Monaco's Aurelien Tchouameni rose to fame with his eye-catching performances last season. That helped attract interest from big guns like Chelsea as he also broke into France's national set-up.

Tchouameni has been a mainstay in Monaco's set-up since arriving from Bordeaux last year. The star excels in ball-recoveries, pressing off-the-ball and winning aerial duels.

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Right Winger: Angel Di Maria (PSG)

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Neymar is ruled out of the clash yet again. So that means it could be another start for Angel Di Maria, an underrated operator in PSG's star-studded squad.

Creativity is his forte, but the Argentine also possesses incredible spatial intelligence and set-piece prowess. He has contributed six league goals in 11 games this season.

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Attacking Midfielder: Sofiane Diop (AS Monaco)

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With in-form Kevin Volland suspended from this clash, Sofiane Diop is likely to come in and pull the strings for Monaco from the centre of the park.

The 21-year-old has been an absolute revelation, garnering attention for his immaculate first touch and eye for goal. He has struck five times in the league while making an assist this season.

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Left Winger: Lionel Messi (PSG)

Messi is yet to hit his best in Ligue 1.

He has shone for PSG in the UEFA Champions League, netting five times from as many games. However, Lionel Messi has been unable to find his shooting boots in the league - scoring just once in nine games.

Nevertheless, he offers so much to PSG - invention, technique, energy, dynamism and skill. All of them help the side unlock opposition defences and create numerous chances.