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Ruben Kluivert (OL) face à Diego Moreira (Strasbourg) (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP)

Back from injury last weekend, Ruben Kluivert starts this Sunday against PSG (8:45 p.m.). The Dutchman will play as the 3rd center-back, while also being able to play left-back.

Paulo Fonseca said that his return gave him an extra option at the back. Returning from injury against Lorient last week (2-0), Ruben Kluivert will start the clash against PSG this Sunday (8:45 p.m.). It is remembered that in the first leg, he had managed to contain Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, even though he had scored a goal (2-3). The Dutchman had played as a right-back that day. This April 19th, the scenario will be quite different.

We should see him on the left side of the tireless duo Clinton Mata – Moussa Niakhaté. Patrick’s son will be required, depending on the circumstances of the match and the tactics in place, to play as the third center-back or as a left-back. On the wings, we will find Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Abner, with the latter possibly moving into midfield depending on the sequences.

Endrick and Moreira facing Merah

An OL that will rely on Tyler Morton and Orel Mangala to limit the significant influence of the Parisian midfield. The Belgian is preferred over Tanner Tessmann. One step higher, Khalis Merah will need to supply the two forwards, Endrick and Afonso Moreira, with balls. Not forgetting for the Meyzieu native to mark Vitinha, the opponent’s playmaker.

It is worth noting that PSG is making many changes in its lineup. No Ousmane Dembele or Joao Neves, for example. Marquinhos is also on the bench. However, Bradley Barcola, Désiré Doué, and Achraf Hakimi are starting.

OL’s lineup: Greif – Maitland-Niles, Mata, Niakhaté (C), Kluivert, Abner – Morton, Mangala – Merah – Endrick, Moreira

PSG’s lineup: Safonov – Hakimi, Zabarnyi, Pacho, Hernandez – Vitinha, Beraldo, Mayulu – Doué, Ramos, Barcola.