As Liam alluded to, it was an interesting 3-4-3 shape for PSG last time out against Lens, with three centre-halves flanked by Nuno Mendes on the left and midfielder Warren Zaire-Emery slotting in at right wing-back.
Though the dynamic, mobile front three stays the same, 20-year-old Joao Neves replaces Zaire-Emery in central midfield, with Achraf Hakimi coming back into the defence in place of one of the centre-backs.
Will Enrique spring a surprise and play a back three/five to counter City’s attacking riches? Or will he set out with his classic 4-3-3 with wingers high and wide to test auxiliary full-back Matheus Nunes and Josko Gvardiol defensively?
Ultimately, it’s a game of risk and reward: the three-man midfield could swamp City’s, though City’s attacking midfielders (especially if they play in a 4-1-4-1) could easily overrun the technically gifted but physically beatable PSG trio.
Fascinating subplots to look at!
