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PARIS (AP) \u2014 Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique may be unsure of how to approach Wednesday’s second leg of the Champions League playoffs against Monaco.<\/p>\n

PSG are leading 3-2, but defending a lead is not his style. However, attacking too much against a technically strong Monaco team could leave them open to a costly counterattack.<\/p>\n

Monaco, coached by Sebastian Pocognoli, have scored 13 goals in their last six games. They have lost two of those games, but their offense appears to be getting sharper.<\/p>\n

Monaco led 2-0 against PSG last week within 20 minutes, but clumsy defending allowed PSG to come back. Monaco overturned a 2-0 deficit against Reims on Saturday by scoring three goals in the first 10 minutes of the second half.<\/p>\n

PSG’s defense looks weaker than last season (they conceded a goal after just 55 seconds against Monaco) and is not affected by the uncertainty around their goalkeeper.<\/p>\n

Since Gianluigi Donnarumma’s departure, Luis Enrique has alternated summer signings with Matvey Safonov. Lucas Chevalier<\/span>.<\/p>\n

smooth combination<\/h2>\n

Ansu Fati and Folarin Balogun could be Pocognoli’s best option in attack.<\/p>\n

Fati has scored nine goals in 20 games, including a great lob in opposition territory. lens<\/span> Saturday.<\/p>\n

former Barcelona’s teenage prodigy<\/span> He has been plagued by minor injuries this season. Although he came on as a substitute against Reims, Pocognoli is likely to start him against PSG.<\/p>\n

Balogun has also been plagued by injuries, but it appears he has finally made a full recovery. american forward two goals<\/span> In last week’s game against PSG, he showed his return to form with a well-placed strike against Lens.<\/p>\n

Movement in the front line linked with the running of the attacking midfielder Magnes Acriosh<\/span>PSG’s defense could be stretched, leaving space for midfielders.<\/p>\n

Fatih<\/span> and Akryosh<\/span> While Balogun can dribble with speed, Balogun is also versatile and can play wide or in the middle.<\/p>\n

Risk of counterattack<\/h2>\n

Monaco’s strength is quick counter-attacks.<\/p>\n

The goal came from a quick breakthrough when Monaco beat PSG 1-0 in Ligue 1 in November. Saturday’s third goal against Lens was a clever counter-attack that ended with a lob from Fati.<\/p>\n

PSG showed vulnerability to fast balls played behind the full-backs. lost 3-1 to Rennes<\/span> This month; Meanwhile, Monaco’s first goal last Tuesday came when left-back Caio Henrique found space behind right-back Achraf Hakimi and Balogun headed in from Aleksandr Golovin’s cross.<\/p>\n

Enrique and right-back Vandersson both like to attack. This could lead to manager Luis Enrique telling his attacking full-back Hakimi and left-back Nuno Gomez not to get too high.<\/p>\n

Dembele injured<\/h2>\n

PSG will be without star forward Ousmane Dembele<\/p>\n

Ballon d’Or winner It came off<\/span> He suffered a calf injury last Tuesday and missed Saturday’s home game against Metz in Ligue 1.<\/p>\n

Dembele is hampered by injury<\/span> He has rarely played a full season in his career, and setbacks affected his six seasons at Barcelona before joining PSG.<\/p>\n

Fabian Ruiz continues to be absent. The Spanish midfielder has not played for PSG since injuring his left knee in the 2-1 defeat against Sporting Lisbon on January 20.<\/p>\n

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AP Soccer: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/soccer<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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