PSG v Arsenal Predicted Starting Lineups for Champions League Semi-Final 2nd Leg Amid Odegaard Update

Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal will go head-to-head in the Champions League semi-final second leg at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday night, with the Gunners needing to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg.

Luis Enrique’s side claimed a comfortable 1-0 win at the Emirates last week, before resting most of their first-team in their Ligue 1 clash with Strasbourg as they fell to a 2-1 defeat – although they are already champions. Mikel Arteta, however, opted to go with a full-strength side in the Premier League against Bournemouth but they once again fell to a 2-1 defeat against the Cherries.

Both sides have got injury concerns heading into the second leg which gives the managers some decisions to make, and this is how GIVEMESPORT expect the teams to line up.

PSG Team News

Dembele doubtful

The match-winner from the first leg Ousmane Dembele is dealing with a hamstring injury and the Parisians will make a late decision on the forward’s inclusion in the side, but he has returned to training.

Defender Presnel Kimpembe continues to battle with injuries too and is expected to miss out, while the rest of the squad is fit and available.

Enrique Drops Team News Update

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Enrique shared an update on the squad ahead of the game.

PSG Predicted XI

Dembele to start

• PSG Predicted XI: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Vitinha, Ruiz, Neves; Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia.
• PSG Predicted Substitutes: Safonov (GK), Tenas (GK), Hernandez (DEF), Beraldo (DEF), Zaire-Emery (MID), Mayulu (MID), Mbaye (FWD), Lee (FWD), Barcola (FWD), Ramos (FWD).

With Dembele back in training, it would be a surprise if the France international didn’t start and that should see Enrique go with an unchanged side from the first leg.

That means £400,000-a-week duo Lucas Hernandez and Warren Zaire-Emery are likely to be benched once more.

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Arsenal Team News

Odegaard doubtful

The Gunners are dealing with a number of concerns including first-team regulars Jurrien Timber and captain Martin Odegaard. Timber was forced to miss the defeat to Bournemouth with a knock picked up against PSG, while Odegaard was substituted and seen limping off the pitch.

Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Jorginho and Gabriel Magalhaes are all ruled out of the game, while Riccardo Calafiori is also unlikely to be able to return in time for the clash due to a knee injury. Thomas Partey is available, however, having served a suspension in the first leg.

Arteta Drops Team News Update

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Arteta shared an update on the squad ahead of the game.

Arsenal Predicted XI

Timber to miss out

• Arsenal Predicted XI: Raya; White, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Partey, Rice, Odegaard; Saka, Merino, Martinelli.
• Arsenal Predicted Substitutes: Neto (GK), Setford (GK), Timber (DEF), Zinchenko (DEF), Tierney (DEF), Kabia (MID), Henry-Francis (MID), Sterling (FWD), Nwaneri (FWD), Butler-Oyedeji (FWD), Trossard (FWD).

With Timber a major doubt for the game, Ben White should step into the right-back position for Arteta. Odegaard is likely to be fit enough to feature in midfield, which could see Mikel Merino move back up front.

That would see £350,000-a-week trio Oleksandr Zinchenko, Kieran Tierney and Leandro Trossard start on the bench for the Gunners.

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