Troyes vs PSG: Last season’s runners-up, PSG will look to start their campaign on a winning note as they are on their travels to face Troyes on Sunday.
Match Details:
Teams: Troyes vs PSG
Venue: Stade de I’Aube, Troyes
Date: Sunday 8th August, 2021
Time: 12:30 AM IST
Live Link: https://fancode.com/
The opening chapter 👊
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— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) August 7, 2021
Preview
PSG begin their campaign with a trip to Troyes on Sunday as they eye a winning start to the season.
With a number of signings made ahead of the 2021-22 season, PSG will look to utilize the acquisitions well as they look to become a European top side.
Ramos, Hakimi, Wijnaldum to name a few were the recruits, who will be in action as the Parisians eye a dominating season.
PSG came runners-up to Lille last season and aim to get back to the top with stiff competition coming from Monaco, Lyon and Lille.
On the other hand, Troyes secured promotion to the Ligue 1 after they won the Ligue 2 last season.
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Battlles’ side will look to start their campaign on a positive note as they have reached the top tier of French football.
It will be a challenge but Troyes will be up for it as they return to the League after 3 years.
They have a pool of young talent, who are capable of making a difference on their day.
Both sides last met in the Ligue 1 in the 2017-18 season where PSG won 2-0 through Di Maria and Nkunku’s strikes.
Form Guide
Troyes: WWLLL
PSG: DWWDL
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Last Matches of both teams:
Metz 2-1 Troyes
Lille 1-0 PSG
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Troyes vs PSG in India?
The match can be live streamed on the FanCode App while no broadcast is available for Indian viewers.
Team News
Kupa and Suk miss out for the newly promoted side due to injuries. While, PSG has a number of players on the side lines.
Rafinha, Letellier, Dagba, Bernat and Ramos are ruled out for the first fixture.
Troyes possible 11:
Gallon, Hajjam, Giraudon, Salmier, Kouame, Chambost, Tardieu, Dingome, Kabore, Ripart and Lumeka
PSG possible 11:
Navas, Diallo, Kimpembe, Kehrer, Hakimi, Gueye, Pereira, Wijnaldum, Draxler, Icardi and Mbappé
Prediction: Troyes 0-2 PSG
PSG should pick up their first points of the win with a comfortable win against the newly promoted side.
The Parisians have a really strong side which Troyes will find hard to come to grips with.
Players to watch out for: Wijnaldum, Hakimi, Ripart, Lumeka.
