PSG v Spurs: Line-ups, stats and preview

Preview for PSG v Spurs

The jury could be very a lot out for many Spurs followers in the case of Thomas Frank. The feeble nature of Sunday’s 4-1 defeat to arch-rivals Arsenal, not lengthy after an equally impotent show in opposition to Chelsea, means the strain is beginning to develop on the Dane.

If he had to decide on one fixture to keep away from as he appears to be like to regular the ship, it’s probably PSG on the Parc des Princes.

Frank is in a troublesome place. Method the sport with a extra attacking mentality they usually may very well be torn aside by the European champions. Undertake an identical tactical set-up to that which failed so dismally on the Emirates and nonetheless lose – a definite chance given the assets on the hosts’ disposal – and the flak will solely improve.

Frank was fast to apologise after the sport on Sunday, and midfielder Joao Palhinha adopted an identical tone when requested to evaluate the efficiency in opposition to Arsenal.

The Portugal midfielder stated: “We initially must ask for forgiveness to our supporters. We’d like a giant response within the subsequent two video games. A giant response as a result of now we have to point out the staff we confirmed up to now.

“The methods we conceded the objectives, particularly enjoying with 5 on the again, we can’t concede these objectives. And coming right here and being punished with 4 objectives is just not our stage. We are going to get our stage once more for the following two video games. The one factor I can promise is we are going to give all the pieces to get the wins within the subsequent video games.”

The 2 sides met within the Tremendous Cup initially of the season – a sport that pits the Champions League winners versus the victors within the Europa League. Spurs appeared heading in the right direction for a shock win after they led 2-0 with 5 minutes to go however late objectives from Lee Kang-in and Goncalo Ramos took it to penalties through which PSG prevailed.

PSG winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia stated: “They play very properly, they assault and defend properly. Within the European Tremendous Cup, we misplaced 2-0 and managed to come back again. It gained’t be simple, it will likely be a troublesome match. However we really feel good, we’re actually prepared.”

Group Information for PSG v Spurs

If Marquinhos performs it will likely be his five hundredth look for PSG.

Fabian Ruiz, Bradley Barcola and Kvaratskhelia have been all rested for the weekend win over Le Havre however ought to return.

Achraf Hakimi is PSG’s essential absentee.

Brennan Johnson is suspended for Spurs after being sent-off within the 4-0 win over FC Copenhagen of their final Champions League outing. Randal Kolo Muani can play in opposition to his father or mother membership.

It’s doubtless Frank will revert to a 4-3-3 after the dismal experiment with wing-backs in opposition to Arsenal.

Predicted line-ups for PSG v Spurs

PSG: Chevalier; Zaire-Emery, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Vitinha, Neves, Ruiz; Barcola, Kvaratskhelia, Mayulu

Spurs: Vicario; Porro, Van de Ven, Romero, Udogie; Sarr, Bentancur, Palhinha; Simons, Kudus, Richarlison

watch PSG v Spurs: TV and on-line streams

PSG v Spurs kicks off at 8pm UK time tomorrow night time. It’s obtainable on TNT Sports activities within the UK and obtainable to stream through the invention+ app.

It’s obtainable through native Champions League rights holders in different nations, together with america.