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PSG vs Liverpool: Predicted Lineup for Champions League Round of 16 First Leg
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PSG will face Premier League leaders Liverpool in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tomorrow.

It will be a significant test of the Parisian's European credentials. However, they come into the two games in incredible form.

Head coach Luis Enrique has a nearly full-strength squad. Midfielder Warren Zaïre-Emery is back, but Enrique has confirmed he is not back to full fitness.

Could the below be the starting lineup for Paris Saint-Germain against Liverpool?

PSG Predicted Lineup vs. Liverpool (4-3-3)

GK: Gianluigi Donnarumma - The Italian has two consecutive clean sheets in the Champions League. It matches his record from the eight league phase games.

RB: Achraf Hakimi - The right-back scored two goals recently against Lyon. Due to his attacking threat, he will be a concern for Liverpool.

CB: Marquinhos - The Captain scored the second goal in the previous Ligue 1 game. He is a vital voice among the young players.

CB: Willian Pacho - Luis Enrique will have to make a big decision about who partners Marquinhos. Pacho seems the obvious choice, as he started the last two Champions League games.

LB: Nuno Mendes - Mendes played 60 minutes in the previous game and rested with this game in mine. He is another attacking threat from the defensive positions.

CM: Fabian Ruiz - The Spanish midfielder is an experienced head among the young forward players. He should start despite playing 90 minutes against Lille.

CM: Vitinha - The Portuguese midfielder is one of the best in the world but does not get the credit. He is vital in controlling the center of the field.

CM: Desire Doue - The other big decision for Enrique, João Neves or Desire Doue? It could be hard to leave out the latter due to his impressive form.

RW: Bradley Barcola - Barcola scored the opening goal in the win over Lille. Although he prefers to play from the left, he can rotate between the two.

ST: Ousmane Dembele - Dembele is not an out-and-out striker but one of Europe's most goalscorers. The Frenchman has scored in the last three games.

LW: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - The Georgian played just the last 25 minutes of the previous game. He will fancy his chances up against Trent Alexander-Arnold.

This article first appeared on PSG on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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