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Paris Saint-Germain are set to be without several key players for their Champions League clash with Newcastle United on Wednesday night. Marco Asensio remains out with a foot injury, while a serious hamstring injury will rule Nuno Mendes out of action until the start of 2024. Goalkeepers Sergio Rico and Keylor Navas, as well as defender Presnel Kimpembe, are also unlikely to make the squad.
Newcastle United vs Paris Saint-Germain Champions League: Team News, Match Preview
Newcastle United are also facing some injury problems ahead of the match. Sven Botman is ruled out, while Callum Wilson and Joelinton are doubts.
Newcastle United will likely set up in a 5-3-2 formation, with Martin Dubravka in goal. Emil Krafth and Matt Targett will be the full-backs, while Jamaal Lascelles, Dan Burn, and Fabian Schar will make up the back three. Jonjo Shelvey, Bruno Guimaraes, and Joe Willock will be the three midfielders, with Allan Saint-Maximin and Callum Wilson up front.
Paris Saint-Germain are expected to play in a 4-3-3 formation, with Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal. Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes will be the full-backs, while Marquinhos and Presnel Kimpembe will make up the back three. Marco Verratti, Idrissa Gueye, and will be the three midfielders, with Randal Kolo Muani, Kylian Mbappe, and Dembele up front.
Newcastle United vs Paris Saint-Germain STATS
- Newcastle United have never beaten Paris Saint-Germain in a competitive match.
- Paris Saint-Germain have won four of their last five Champions League matches against English teams.
- Newcastle United have won their last six home matches in all competitions.
- Paris Saint-Germain have won their last three away matches in all competitions.
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Newcastle United vs Paris Saint-Germain match Time
Wednesday, October 4th, 2023, at 8:00 PM BST.
Newcastle United vs Paris Saint-Germain lineup
Newcastle United:
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Newcastle United vs Paris Saint-Germain Formation
Newcastle United: 5-3-2
Paris Saint-Germain: 4-3-3
Newcastle United vs Paris Saint-Germain tickets
Tickets for the match are available on the Newcastle United website.
Newcastle United vs Paris Saint-Germain prediction
Paris Saint-Germain are the favorites to win the match, but Newcastle United will be confident of making a game of it on home soil.
Prediction: Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 Newcastle United