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PSG vs DIJ Match Preview: Defending French Champions, Paris Saint-Germain will be looking to extend their lead at the top as they play host to Dijon FCO. PSG sits firmly at the first spot with 65 points while having a 10 point cushion to second-placed Marseille. As for Dijon FC, it’s been an underwhelming season as they toil at the 17th spot in Ligue 1 with just 27 points while being five points away from the danger zone.
Match Details
Date- Saturday, February 29
Kick-Off- 10:00 PM (IST)
Venue- Parc des Princes
Paris Saint-Germain
Ander Herrera’s thigh injury makes him unavailable for the hosts. Thiago Silva also suffers from a similar issue and will be on the sidelines. Neymar is undergoing suspension after being shown a straight red against Bordeaux recently. Marco Verratti misses out due to an accumulation of bookings.
Dijon
Wesley Lautoa is back from suspension and could partner alongside Ecuele-Manga in defence. Mounir Chouiar has had a positive influence on Dijon but will be away for a month due to an ankle injury. Mavididi and Tavares will be expected to lead the line of attack.
PSG (Expected Playing 11)- Navas; Kurzawa, Kimpembe, Marquinhos, Kehrer; Draxler, Paredes, Gueye, Di Maria; Mbappe, Icardi
DIJ (Expected Playing 11)- Runarsson; Chafik, Manga, Lautoa, Mendyl; Balde, Amalfitano, Ndong, Sammaritano; Mavididi, Tavares
Kylian Mbappe has been at his usual best for PSG. The 21-year-old forward has 16 goals, four assists and a pass accuracy of 80.3% from 1426 minutes in the league this season.
Juli Tavares has five goals, two assists and has a pass accuracy of 65.7% from 21 appearances in the league this season for Dijon.
Mauro Icardi has also proved to be lethal for PSG in the final third. The Argentina international has 11 goals, two assists and a pass accuracy of 86.3% from 1249 minutes in the league this season.
Mama Balde can pack a punch from defensive midfield for Dijon. Balde has six goals, two assists and a pass accuracy of 69.2% from 22 appearances this season.
Paris Saint-Germain are the clear cut favourites to bag all three points.
Goalkeeper- R A Runarsson
Defenders- P Kimpembe, L Kurzawa, Marquinhos
Midfielders- J Draxler, A D Maria, F Sammaritano, D Ndong
Forwards- K Mbappe (C), M Icardi (VC), M Balde
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