New Delhi: Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is all set to face Inter Milan in a pre-season friendly on Tuesday at the National Stadium in Tokyo. The match will be an opportunity for both teams to test their rookies and gain valuable time before the start of the new season.
PSG will be without their talisman Kylian Mbappe, who is likely to leave the club in the current transfer window. The French champions have played three matches in pre-season so far. They defeated Le Havre, but were stopped by Al Nasr and lost to Cerezo Osaka.
Inter defeated pergolettese in their first friendly of pre-season, with Lautaro Martinez scoring four goals. They were then detained by Al-Nassr. The match is expected to be close. PSG are looking to bounce back from their recent defeat to Cerezo Osaka, while Inter are keen to show they can compete with the best teams in Europe.
Where, when to watch
The match between PSG and Inter will take place on Tuesday at the National Stadium. For US fans, kickoff is at 3:30 pm IST.
Live streaming in India
The match between PSG and Inter will be broadcast live around the world on PSG TV Premium. In India it will be live streamed on Fancode.
PSG team news
Hugo Ekticke was appointed as a center forward in the previous match against Cerezo Osaka and scored a goal. They are expected to lead the offense in this season as well. Carlos Soler, Achraf Hakimi, Hernandez and Neymar are also expected to be in the starting line-up for this match. Marco Verratti and Kylian Mbappe will be sidelined as they wait to find their next targets in the transfer market.
PSG predicts eleven: Donnarumma, Hakimi, Skriniar, Marquinhos, Hernandez, Vicinha, Ugarte, Sorel, Neymar, Ekitike, Asensio.
Inter team news
Inter coach Inzaghi could make some changes to his starting line-up for the final game against Al Nassr. Thuram could join Lautaro Martinez in attacking third, while another rookie, Cuadrado, could get a spot in the starting line-up.
Inter predicts eleven: Stankovic, Bisscek, De Vrij, Bastoni, Cuadrado, Frattesi, Calhanoglu, Barella and Gosens, Martinez, Thuram.
