While Kylian Mbappé is expected to start on the bench, Julian Nagelsmann should also keep Alphonso Davies as a joker. The Bayern boss also plans to strengthen his midfield.
The poker game has started. A few hours before the kick-off of the shock between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich in the Champions League, we know a little more about the plans of two coaches.
Christophe Galtier could start on a flat 4-4-2, with Carlos Soler on the left and the young Warren Zaire-Emery on the right to defend well across the width. In attack, it is the Neymar-Messi duo who should officiate. Although he is recovering quickly from his injury, Kylian Mbappé will certainly start on the bench.
Pavard and Cancelo rather than Davies?
On the Bayern side, it’s not clear what Julian Nagelsmann has planned. The German tactician often changes system and animation, even if the base often remains the 4-2-3-1. For this encounter, Sky Sports believe Leon Goretzka should start alongside Joshua Kimmich to strengthen the midfield. Leroy Sané would start on the bench, as would Serge Gnabry.
News #PSGFCB: Goretzka next to Kimmich is very likely! Davies on the bench. Could be a good joker against #Mbappe. Your opinion? @SkySportDE 🇫🇷🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/zHfJjBu4NX
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) February 14, 2023
In defense, Alphonso Davies could also be a substitute. The Canadian side supersonic would have the right profile to be a joker during the match, especially when Mbappé makes his entrance. The sides should be occupied by Joao Cancelo, placed on the left, and by Benjamin Pavard. Casually, after his World Cup where Didier Deschamps deemed him unable to play, the French defender played 5 times 90 minutes in Bayern’s 6 matches since the resumption.
Bayern’s possible line-up: Sommer – Pavard, De Ligt, Upamecano, Cancelo – Kimmich, Goretzka – Musiala, Müller, Coman – Choupo-Moting.
