Preview for PSG v Spurs
The jury may be very a lot out for many Spurs followers with regards to 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 stress is beginning to develop on the Dane.
If he had to decide on one fixture to keep away from as he seems to be to regular the ship, it’s probably PSG on the Parc des Princes.
Frank is in a tough place. Strategy the sport with a extra attacking mentality and so they may very well be torn aside by the European champions. Undertake an analogous 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 enhance.
Frank was fast to apologise after the sport on Sunday, and midfielder Joao Palhinha adopted an analogous tone when requested to evaluate the efficiency in opposition to Arsenal.
The Portugal midfielder mentioned: “We to begin with have to apologize to our supporters. We’d like a giant response within the subsequent two video games. An enormous response as a result of now we have to indicate the workforce we confirmed previously.
“The methods we conceded the targets, particularly taking part in with 5 on the again, we can not concede these targets. And coming right here and being punished with 4 targets shouldn’t be our degree. We’ll get our degree once more for the subsequent two video games. The one factor I can promise is we’ll give all the pieces to get the wins within the subsequent video games.”
The 2 sides met within the Tremendous Cup in the beginning of the season – a sport that pits the Champions League winners versus the victors within the Europa League. Spurs appeared on target for a shock win after they led 2-0 with 5 minutes to go however late targets from Lee Kang-in and Goncalo Ramos took it to penalties during which PSG prevailed.
PSG winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia mentioned: “They play very properly, they assault and defend properly. Within the European Tremendous Cup, we misplaced 2-0 and managed to return again. It received’t be straightforward, will probably be a tough match. However we really feel good, we’re actually prepared.”
Crew Information for PSG v Spurs
If Marquinhos performs will probably be his five hundredth look for PSG.
Fabian Ruiz, Bradley Barcola and Kvaratskhelia had been all rested for the weekend win over Le Havre however ought to return.
Achraf Hakimi is PSG’s most important 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 mum or dad 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
Find out how to watch PSG v Spurs: TV and on-line streams
PSG v Spurs kicks off at 8pm UK time tomorrow night time. It’s accessible on TNT Sports activities within the UK and accessible to stream through the invention+ app.
It’s accessible through native Champions League rights holders in different nations, together with the USA.
Stats for PSG v Spurs
- Throughout main European competitors, Tottenham have misplaced simply two of their final 13 video games in opposition to sides from France
- PSG have misplaced simply considered one of their final six dwelling Champions League video games in opposition to English opponents
- Tottenham are unbeaten throughout their final 5 Champions League video games, maintaining 4 clear sheets in that point