Toulouse vs PSG – Match preview and team news | OneFootball

Toulouse and Paris Saint-Germain clash at the Stadium de Toulouse on Saturday in what promises to be an intriguing Ligue 1 encounter.

Both sides will be looking to continue their perfect starts to the campaign, with PSG sitting third and Toulouse currently positioned second in the early table standings.

Toulouse vs PSG – Match Preview and Team News

Toulouse Team News

Carlos Martinez Novell’s side has made an impressive start to the season with back-to-back victories, including clean sheets in both matches. The hosts will be buoyed by Frank Magri’s excellent form, with the Cameroon international already netting two goals in two appearances this season.

However, Toulouse faces several injury concerns ahead of this crucial fixture. Central midfielder Rafik Messali remains a doubt with a meniscus injury expected to keep him sidelined until early September. New signing Abu Francis is also questionable with a calf injury that could rule him out until early September. The club have confirmed absentees in Niklas Schmidt, who is recovering from a cruciate ligament injury and won’t return until late September, and Ilyas Azizi who remains injured.

Defender Charlie Cresswell, who has been impressive since his move from Leeds United, is expected to anchor the defence. The English centre-back has become a key figure for Toulouse and will be crucial to contain PSG’s attacking threats.

PSG Team News

PSG have some selection concerns heading into this fixture. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is considered a doubt due to a minor injury that saw him rested last week. Young midfielder Senny Mayulu continues his recovery from a thigh injury.

Luis Enrique has praised Ousmane Dembélé’s form, believing the forward can reach even greater heights this season after his outstanding 2024/25 campaign.

Bradley Barcola might be given a nod in place of Kvaratskhelia after starting the first two matches of the season.

Form

Toulouse: WW

After defeating Nice 1-0 away on the opening day, they followed up with an impressive 2-0 home victory over Brest, with Frank Magri scoring a second-half brace.

This strong start has positioned them well in the early league standings and given them confidence ahead of facing the champions.

PSG: WW

Luis Enrique’s side have begun their title defense with two narrow but crucial victories. They opened with a 1-0 away win at Nantes before edging past Angers 1-0 at the Parc des Princes.

While the performances have been efficient rather than spectacular, PSG have shown their championship mentality by grinding out results while still finding their rhythm following a busy summer that included their Club World Cup final appearance.

Predicted Lineups

Toulouse: Restes; Sidibe, Cresswell, McKenzie, Canvot, Methalie; Sauer, Casseres Jr; Donnum, Magri, Gboho.

PSG: Chevalier; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz; Doué, Dembélé, Barcola.

How to Watch Toulouse vs PSG?

UK fans can watch the game on Ligue 1 Pass, which offers exclusive coverage of French football.

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