Maupay starts for OM vs PSG as Kvaratskhelia gets the nod
L'Équipe reports Neal Maupay will start for the first time this Ligue 1 season, with Khvitcha Kvaratskhelia preferred over Ferran Torres.
Neal Maupay is set to make his first Ligue 1 start of the season for Marseille (OM) in the match against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) this Sunday evening. That’s according to L'Équipe, which names him in the starting XI for the first time this campaign.
A clear offensive choice
For PSG, the standout selection is Khvitcha Kvaratskhelia. As L'Équipe explains, the Georgian has been chosen in attack over Ferran Torres, meaning PSG are leaning into a more direct threat from wide areas.
Match implications
With Kvaratskhelia starting, PSG’s game plan is likely to include more chances created through dribbles and quick progression, which can force OM’s defensive line to react early rather than settle.
Why Maupay matters for OM
For OM, starting Maupay signals a commitment to having a striker ready to target the box and turn pressure into clear chances. It’s less a rotation move and more a tactical statement ahead of a high-stakes PSG clash.
Source: L'Équipe.
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