10 December 2021, 17:16 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
The nine-time Ligue 1 champions are back in the League of Talents following a 4-1 win over Club Brugge on UEFA Champions League Matchday 6 for this fixture against Les Monégasques. Paris Saint-Germain F.C. vs. AS Monaco kicks off at 20:45 (GMT+1) on Sunday, December 12, at Parc des Princes.
Preview Paris Saint Germain Ligue 1, Dec 12, 2021
Preview PSG finished as runners-up in UCL Group A with 11 points, 1 point adrift of first-place Manchester City, and would be expecting a technically more difficult fixture in the knock-out phase. The draws for the UCL KO stage will take place at 06:00 (ET) on Monday, December 13. Back on French soil, PSG picked up a 1-1 draw against RC Lens last weekend. In a bid to prepare for life without Mbappe, Pochettino left the 22-year-old on the bench for the clash. Despite having the likes of Messi on the pitch, PSG struggled to convert any of their chances. Things took a dramatic turn after Lens took the lead through Seko Fofana (62’), minutes into the second half. Panic-stricken, a stubborn Mauricio Pochettino brought in the club’s top scorer in the 70th minute. Twenty-two minutes later, the 22-year-old contract rebel produced one of the finest assists ever seen by mankind. - A laser-guided cross to pick out the want-away, Georginio Wijnaldum (90+2’), [who could be joining Arsenal in the Premier League this January] for the leveler. Unbeaten and with two draws in a row, WWWDD, PSG remains at the top of the table, having picked up 42 points after 13W, 3D, and 1L. Reports from France suggest a January clear-out for many rusty feet is on the horizon. However, Mauro Icardi appears to be on the list. Having bagged a brace against Club Brugge, Mbappe (2' & 7') is expected to return to the starting lineup in Pochettino’s 4—3—3 formation. On availability, Sergio Ramos is doubtful, while Neymar is expected to make a return next year.
Preview Monaco Ligue 1, Dec 12, 2021
Preview Monaco finished top of their section in Europa League Group B following Thursday's 1-1 draw against SK Sturm Graz. Back on French soil, Les Monégasques remains in 7th place on the Ligue 1 table following the 4-0 win over FC Metz. Niko Kovac’s side has 26 points from 7W, 5D, & 5L, and returns unbeaten with back-to-back victories: DDDWW, ahead of this fixture against PSG. Monaco has 27 goals after 17 Ligue 1 games, - a goal ratio of 1.59 goals scored per game. In addition, Monaco has conceded 20 goals (an average of 1.18 goals per match) so far this season and has a G.D. of +7. Niko Kovac could line up a 4—2—3—1 formation with Myron Boadu in attack against PSG. Kevin Volland is suspended while Benoît Badiashile (hamstring) remains doubtful. Krepin Diatta (ACL injury) is ruled out for the rest of the season.