Top 5 reasons to watch Toulouse v PSG 👀 | OneFootball

Here is our saga. The 5 good reasons to follow a match (with some adaptations at times). We will revisit the attractive aspects before each match with a mix of seriousness and humor. Note, this is not an exhaustive tour of the topic. We continue here with the Paris Saint-Germain (3rd) match this Saturday against Toulouse (2nd) at the Stadium during the 3rd day of Ligue 1 2025-2026 (kick-off at 9:05 PM, broadcast Toulouse/PSG on Ligue1+).

5. A very serious opponent.

PSG was quite troubled by Toulouse last season, with coach Carles Martinez Novell managing to set up a very strong defensive block and a certain calmness with the ball. Even though they lacked offensive efficiency. They have had a very successful start to the season with a 0-1 victory against Nice and 2-0 against Brest. Clearly, caution is advised.

4. Ilya Zabarnyi towards confirmation.

The 22-year-old central defender who arrived this summer from Bournemouth has only played one match with PSG, two weeks ago against Nantes. It's uncertain if he will be a starter, but we expect to see him again to advance in his adaptation to Paris. And we hope for a confirmation of his strength in duels and his ease in forward passing.

3. A reaction from Warren Zaïre-Emery?

The 19-year-old midfielder was not called up to the French Team for the first time in a while, which comes at the end of his somewhat complicated period since his ankle injury during his debut with the Bleus. At PSG, he is no longer a starter. He should not lose confidence, but rather respond by asserting himself more. Perhaps starting this Saturday.

2. Désiré Doué in midfield?

We have mostly seen the former Rennes player, 20 years old, in attack with coach Luis Enrique, but he has played more in midfield at the start of this season. This could be a strategy by coach Luis Enrique to keep the team unpredictable and equipped for all situations. We will observe if this continues, not forgetting the impact it has on the attack.

1. Finishing well before the break.

PSG has just resumed, but it's already the end of the first segment of the season. At least, it's a break with the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, matches more interesting than other times. In any case, it will be necessary to finish on a good note, to wait for the resumption and the Champions League calmly. We should not give ammunition to those who like to dramatize.

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