PSG's possible starting XI for Ligue 1 encounter against Marseille

Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr. and Kylian Mbappe
Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr. and Kylian Mbappe

Left-winger - Angel Di Maria

Paris Saint-Germain v Manchester City - UEFA Champions League Semi Final: Leg One
Paris Saint-Germain v Manchester City - UEFA Champions League Semi Final: Leg One

Neymar Jr. was sidelined for the Champions League game against RB Leipzig. He will push for a start here but we're not sure if Pochettino will want to risk an injury by naming the Brazilian in the starting XI.

Angel Di Maria is fit and raring to go and is a great back-up option for Neymar. Di Maria last played for PSG in the 2-0 loss against Rennes. The Argentina international shares a great understanding with both Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.

He has scored a goal and provided two assists in five Ligue 1 appearances for PSG so far this season.

Right-winger - Lionel Messi

Paris Saint-Germain v Manchester City: Group A - UEFA Champions League
Paris Saint-Germain v Manchester City: Group A - UEFA Champions League

Lionel Messi scored two goals, including the winner against RB Leipzig. He also chose to forgo the chance to score a hat-trick by handing over a penalty to Kylian Mbappe, who missed from the spot when PSG were leading 3-2.

Messi seems to be finally settling down at his new club. He is yet to score a goal in the league as all three of his goals so far for Paris Saint-Germain have come in the UEFA Champions League.

The 34-year-old will be desperate to change that and he couldn't have asked for a better occasion to do it than in Le Classique.

Striker - Kylian Mbappe

Paris Saint-Germain v RB Leipzig: Group A - UEFA Champions League
Paris Saint-Germain v RB Leipzig: Group A - UEFA Champions League

Kylian Mbappe is arguably PSG's most in-form player right now. The Frenchman has been sensational in recent weeks and has scored four goals and provided three assists in his last four appearances for both club and country.

Mbappe has scored five goals and provided four assists in 10 appearances in Ligue 1 so far this season. He could be the difference maker for PSG in the final third and seems to be building a good rapport with Messi up top.

The 22-year-old's blistering pace and incredible trickery will cause Marseille's back three to be on high-alerts throughout the game.

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