PSG weakened waiting in return against Borussia.
Due to the suspension, this match will be missed by Verratti and Meunier, Herrera is injured, and the big question is whether he will be able to play sick attacking star Mbappe
PSG has been wanting to step up in the Champions League for years, but the coaches are changing and the rich club from Paris is by no means able to reach the final of the competition. In France, the PSG squad has no real competition this season as well, best reflecting the big 12 points advantage over first-time Olympique Marseille, who also has one more game played, and last week's convincing away win over Lyon in the Cup with five goals scored. The defeat in the first game of the eighth Champions League final in Dortmund obviously angered Tuchel stars, who shook the rival network 13 times in the next three official games. It is a good thing for Tuchel that his team in Dortmund scored, so a pass and a minimum return win is enough for the pass, as long as Navas keeps his net intact, but everyone in Paris wants a convincing win to reach the quarterfinals. Due to the coronavirus epidemic, this match will be played in front of the empty stands, and everything in PSG is plagued by the fact that the big star Mbappe shows signs of illness, so he too has been tested for a new virus that ravages the world before the match.
Tuchel announced the offensive approach to the match:
- It would be enough for us to win by a score of 1-0, but I really do not think that we are a team that can run to the field and claim victory with that result. We like to attack and score as many goals as possible. If we only score one goal at the end of our net, I will be absolutely thrilled and regret nothing, but we will try to be better than that. I am convinced that we are in better shape now than we were before the first game against Borussia.
The absenteeism situation is not ideal for Tuchel before the return game against Borussia as he is unable to count on the back of Meunier and midfielder Verratti due to the suspensions, while midfielder Herrera is injured. Also questionable are the performances of a Dagba defender who did not train at full intensity due to a knee injury, and the big attacking star Mbappe who is ill.
Borussia Dortmund have been performing impressively in recent weeks and guest appearances in Paris await with a brilliant series of five consecutive victories. The attack by Favre's team has been unstoppable since the incredible goalkeeper Haaland arrived at the club during the winter, but it should be noted that Borussia's defense has been praised in recent weeks as well. After all, Burke had to pull the ball out of his net only twice in those five games, just against PSG in the first game of these teams played in Dortmund, and in Saturday's derby against Borussia Monchengladbach.
Favre announced in return against the favored PSG:
- Anything is possible for us, and I believe we can win in Paris. We won the first game, and we could have celebrated a more convincing difference. From a tactical perspective and in terms of fighting spirit, we did a really great job in Dortmund. We had a superb performance over the weekend against Borussia Monchengladbach. We had fast forward, created many opportunities and had great ball possession. That is the path we should go in this match as well. The match without fans is completely different, but it applies to both teams.
Guests in Paris will miss the captain and head coach Reus, whom Coach Favre has not accounted for for several weeks due to injury, and the longer absent midfielder Delaney, who is recovering from a knee injury. Favre is expected to use a 3-4-2-1 formation in this match, which has proven to be successful, and it is doubtful whether Brandt or Hazard will play alongside Haaland and Sanch in the top of the attack from the first minute.
PSG
Navas, Kehrer, Thiago Silva, Kimpembe, Kurzawa, Di Maria, Marquinhos, Gueye, Neymar, Cavani, Mbappe
Dortmund
Burki, Zagadou, Hummels, Piszczek, Hakimi, Can, Witsel, Guerreiro, Sancho, Haaland, Brandt
Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) - Borussia Dortmund (GER)
Referee: Anthony Taylor (ENG) 4,6 % cards
