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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are yet to hit full throttle this season, despite having a plethora of envious options in every position.
Nevertheless, they are comfortably atop the Ligue 1 table, and are second in their Champions League group. PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino is under pressure to get things clicking, though. While results have been decent, PSG's style of play has left a lot to be desired.
On that note, here's a look at how PSG could line up against Bordeaux in their next Ligue 1 game.
Goalkeeper - Gianluigi Donnarumma
It would be fair to say that Gianluigi Donnarumma has overtaken Keylor Navas as PSG's preferred goalkeeper.
Navas was initially preferred by manager Mauricio Pochettino, but Donnarumma has now established himself as the no.1. The Italy international is one of the best goalkeepers in world football, and it was only a matter of time before Navas had to make way for the young superstar.
Navas certainly deserves better. The Costa Rica international is one of the most underrated players in the world, and has done a good job since joining PSG. However, Donnarumma, at 22, is the present and the future of the Ligue 1 giants.
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Right-back - Achraf Hakimi
Achraf Hakimi missed PSG's game against Lille due to a suspension, with Thilo Kehrer taking his place.
Hakimi is one of the best right-backs in world football, and has been sensational so far for PSG. The Morocco international joined the Ligue 1 giants from Inter Milan this summer for £54 million. It is evident why the Parisians spent such a huge amount on the full-back.
Hakimi has made 11 Ligue 1 appearances, scoring three goals and providing two assists. The 23-year-old is known for his marauding runs and technical prowess, and can operate as a left-back and further forward if needed.
Centre-back - Marquinhos
Marquinhos is the defensive leader of PSG. He scored a goal against Lille in PSG's most recent Ligue 1 game.
One of the best centre-backs in the world, Marquinhos has been a regular feature in the PSG backline for some time now. The Brazil international joined the club in 2013 from Roma, and has blossomed into a world-class centre-back. He is now the captain of the club.
Marquinhos is a complete centre-back. Physically gifted and comfortable on the ball, the 27-year-old has made eight Ligue 1 appearances this season. He can play as a defensive midfielder as well.
Centre-back - Presnel Kimpembe
Presnel Kimpembe and Marquinhos have been PSG's preferred centre-back partnership in recent seasons.
The arrival of Sergio Ramos this summer raised questions about Kimpembe's involvement. However, Ramos continues to battle injury issues, and is yet to make an appearance for his new club. Kimpembe, meanwhile, has flourished alongside Marquinhos.
The France international is a product of the PSG academy. In Marquinhos' absence, Kimpembe often takes over leadership duties. The 26-year-old has made 12 Ligue 1 appearances this season.
Left-back - Juan Bernat
Juan Bernat continues his recovery from a serious long-term injury, but he started the game against Lille.
Bernat might not be the best left-back in the world, but he is certainly a useful option to have. After starting his career at Valencia as a winger, Bernat made his name at Bayern Munich as an attack-minded left-back. He moved to Paris in 2018 for £4.5 million.
The Spain international is unlikely to regularly start for PSG this season. However, Bernat is a more dependable option than Layvin Kurzawa at left-back. With the young Nuno Mendes still finding his feet, Bernat should get some game time this season.
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Defensive Midfielder - Idrissa Gueye
Idrissa Gueye has been one of PSG's best players this season. Defensively astute, he has provided a good base for the Ligue 1 giants' attacking talents.
Gueye joined PSG after three excellent seasons with Everton for £27 million in 2019. The Senegal international was no stranger to Ligue 1 when he moved to Paris. That's because he had made his name at Lille, where he made more than 150 appearances across competitions.
Gueye was linked with a move away this summer, but has established himself as one of the starting midfielders for PSG. This season, he has made eight Ligue 1 appearances, scoring three goals.
Central Midfielder - Georginio Wijnaldum
Georginio Wijnaldum has found game time difficult to come by this season. But he will hope that his brace against RB Leipzig in the Champions League changes that.
Wijnaldum was a high-profile free signing by PSG this season. He joined the club after a world-class spell with Liverpool in the Premier League, turning down offers from Barcelona and Bayern Munich to move to Paris. So far, he has had to make do with appearances from the bench, though.
The Netherlands international has made 11 Ligue 1 appearances. The likes of Ander Herrera and Gueye have enjoyed excellent starts to the new season, and that has not helped Wijnaldum's cause.
The 30-year-old will hope to find himself in the starting XI against Bordeaux, though, after his Champions League exploits in midweek.
Central Midfielder - Ander Herrera
Ander Herrera enjoyed a superb start to the new season, although there has been a lull in his performances recently.
Herrera is not a perfect midfielder, but few can match his tenacity and intensity. The 32-year-old joined PSG in 2019 after his contract with Manchester United expired. Herrera has done fairly well in France. However, like Gueye, he was linked with a move away from Paris this summer.
The Spain international has made 11 Ligue 1 appearances this season, scoring three goals and providing two assists. Herrera is not renowned for his goal contributions, so he has pleasantly surprised many with his form in front of goal this season.
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Right Winger - Angel Di Maria
PSG's Angel Di Maria is a sensational player, and deserves more recognition for his achievements in the game.
The Argentina international is one of the best attackers in the world, and has been that for some time now. He followed a disastrous season with Manchester United with a move to PSG in 2015 for nearly £57 million. Di Maria is now PSG's all-time leader in assists.
The 33-year-old is a creative attacker renowned for his technical skills and dribbling ability. El Fideo is still going strong for both club and country. This season, he has made eight appearances in the league, scoring two goals and providing three assists.
Centre-Forward - Kylian Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe has been PSG's best attacker this season, ahead of Lionel Messi, Neymar, Di Maria and Mauro Icardi.
It is not surprising, as Mbappe is one of the best players in the world. The France international has been a revelation for PSG. Blessed with incredible pace, technical ability and good finishing, Mbappe is a defender's nightmare.
The 22-year-old will most likely join Real Madrid next summer on a free transfer. Mbappe has made 11 appearances in the league this season, scoring five goals and providing four assists.
Left Winger - Neymar
Neymar has endured a poor start to the new season, so many have started wondering whether the forward has lost his appetite for the game.
A superstar of the game, Neymar is a world-class player. The Brazil international is arguably the one player who can match Lionel Messi's talent level. Neymar has achieved a lot in the game, but made headlines recently when he admitted that next year's FIFA World Cup is likely to be his last.
The 29-year-old has been straddled with immense pressure from a very young age due to his high potential. Neymar has carved a wonderful career at the very top. But there is always a feeling that the PSG forward could have done a lot more had he been more focused.
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