PSG vs Toulouse FC (week #5), Friday: 14-Sep-'12

Paris St. Germain vs Toulouse FC

Week #5 of Ligue 1 .. Friday: 14-Sep-'12

Parc des Princes @ 18:45 (GMT)

Introduction...

In the last 3 matches in the Parc des Princes, in Ligue 1, PSG beat Toulouse (TFC) somewhat comfortably. But, I don't believe TFC will make easy this time; the reason is that TFC lie 4th in Ligue 1 with 8 points (2 wins and 2 draws)... And PSG have suffered to earn their first 3 points until week #4 against Lille. PSG are in 9th place (1 win and 3 draws).

Players to watch...

First, let's talk about the star-studded PSG. With Ibra ready for this match, I believe he's the biggest threat that the TFC defence will face. And if Ancelotti played with a 4-3-2-1 formation with Verratti and Thiago Motta in midfield, while Pastore returns to his usual role (attacking midfielder)... TFC will face lots of trouble during this encounter.

TFC has a promising young talent called Wisam Ben Yedder, he scored in 3 of the 4 games... He began with the equaliser against reigning champions Montpellier, and he also scored a last minute equaliser against new-comers Reims. Mousa Sissoko, Capoue, and Tabanou and definitely going to give Pastore, Ibra, and Menez a hard time to pass by them!!!

PSG, the Champions League, and the injury issues...

Thiago Silva is still injured, and critics in France say that Milan "knew that T. Silva has a severe injury, the same they did with Kaka' and Real Madrid." But, I believe T. Silva suffered this injury recently; during the 2012 Olympics to be exact. PSG's players will have their minds set on the UCL clash against Dinamo Kiev the upcoming Tuesday. This may have a negative effect on the players... And, especially, on the result against TFC.

PSG squad...

Sirigu, Areola; Alex, Camara, Jallet, Armand, Sakho, Maxwell; Chantome, Matuidi, Menez, Pastore, Rabiot, Verratti, Nene, Thiago Motta; Ibrahimovic, Gameiro, Hoarau.

Toulouse FC squad...

Ahamada, Blondel Zebina, Abdennour, Yago, M'Bengue, Ninkov, Akpa Akpro, Capoue, Mousa Sissoko, Didot, Tabanou, Sirieix, Regattin, Y. D. Braaten, Ben Yedder, Riviere.

Prediction...

This is a tough one, but I believe Ancelotti and Le Groupe Parisien will win it. PSG 2-0 TFC

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