Paris Saint-Germain vs Marseille Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Le Classique is one of the most eagerly awaited games in European football, let alone France, with Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique de Marseille renewing hostilities.
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How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / US – beIN Sports
How to watch online: UK – Ligue 1+ / US – beIN Sports Connect
Paris Saint-Germain preview: Under Pressure PSG
Luis Enrique is speculated to be leaving PSG at the end of the season and the Spaniard will want to go with a flourish, but he is being made to work hard for that with a Coupe de France exit and now a legitimate title race in Ligue 1 perhaps frustrating the former Barcelona and Spain coach.
Twice the Parisians have had to come from behind Lens to finish the match day at the top-of-the-table in recent weeks, with PSG twice only just edging past their opposition away from home; struggling Auxerre and Gary O'Neil's Strasbourg.
Marseille preview: Yet Another Crisis
Olympique de Marseille are the midst of yet another crisis shrouded in in-fighting that would rock any other club to the core but appears to be just par for the course down on the south coast of France at Stade Velodrome.
That said, Roberto De Zerbi is now under intense pressure with L'OM continuing to drift from the French title race. However, they did manage to hammer Stade Rennais by three goals to nil in the cup in midweek.
Paris Saint-Germain team news: Hakimi suspended
Morocco international wing-back Achraf Hakimi is missing through suspension for this one, while both Fabian Ruiz and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia both also doubtful.
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Safonov; Zaire-Emery, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Doue; Mbaye, Mayulu, Barcola
Unavailable: Hakimi (Suspended)
Questionable: Fabian Ruiz (Injured), Kvaratskhelia (Injured), Ndjantou (Injured)
Marseille team news: Defensive injuries
Panama international defender Michael Amir Murillo is missing through injury for this one, while Nayef Aguerd is also a major doubt due to a groin niggle.
Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Rulli; Balerdi, Egan-Riley, Medina; Weah, Hojbjerg, Timber, Igor Paixao; Greenwood, Nwaneri; Aubameyang
Unavailable: Michael Amir Murillo (Injured)
Questionable: Aguerd (Injured)
Paris Saint-Germain vs Marseille prediction
The cup could be the reprieve that former Brighton boss De Zerbi is desperate for but the simply chaotic and bizarre goings on at Marseille are not positive for his reputation. PSG are far from their best and have presented opportunities for pretty much everyone this season, and so Marseille should take one at least, but the hosts remain the firm favourites at the Parc des Princes.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Marseille tip: Paris Staint-Germain to win & both teams to score.
