PSG vs Lorient – Match preview and team news
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PSG welcome Lorient to Parc Des Princes in a matchday 31 encounter of Ligue 1.
Luis Enrique’s side is heading to this match after an end to end display against Bayern Munich in the UCL semifinal first leg.
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PSG vs Lorient – Match preview and team news
- Date: Saturday, 2nd May.
- Kick-off: 4pm BST.
- Venue: Parc Des Princes, Paris.
PSG team news
Paris Saint-Germain enters this fixture with a heavily modified squad as manager Luis Enrique prioritises fitness for their upcoming Champions League semi-final.
The defensive line is particularly depleted; Achraf Hakimi is sidelined for several weeks with a hamstring tear, while Illia Zabarnyi serves a suspension.
In goal, Lucas Chevalier is out with a thigh injury, and with Matvey Safonov expected to be rested, 19-year-old Renato Marin is poised for his Ligue 1 debut.
The attack will be without Gonçalo Ramos, who is suspended following a red card in the previous round, and long-term absentee Quentin Ndjantou.
However, there is a boost in midfield as Fabian Ruiz returned to the starting lineup in their last Ligue 1 match and is expected to start in this one as well to regain match rhythm following a knee injury.
Enrique is expected to lean on youth, likely handing opportunities to prospects like Senny Mayulu and Ibrahim Mbaye to round out an experimental side.
Lorient team news
The squad was dealt a significant late blow with the unexpected omission of key defender Bamo Meïté, joining fellow sidelined defenders Isaak Touré and Montassar Talbi on the casualty list.
Adding to the tactical headache, Igor Silva is a major doubt after picking up a knock against Strasbourg, and Théo Le Bris remains unavailable.
Despite these setbacks at the back, the visitors receive a timely boost in attack with the return of Mohamed Bamba, who has recovered from illness though he is still likely to sit on the bench at the start.
Manager Olivier Pantaloni will likely be forced into a makeshift back three, relying on the experience of captain Laurent Abergel to anchor a midfield tasked with shielding an unstable defensive unit against PSG’s rotations.
Form
PSG
Paris Saint-Germain enters this matchup in exceptional form, holding the top spot in Ligue 1 with 69 points. Luis Enrique’s side has won four of their last five matches across all competitions, most recently securing a decisive 3-0 away victory against Angers on 25 April. Despite a narrow 2-1 home loss to Lyon earlier in April, they bounced back with consecutive 3-0 wins and a thrilling 5-4 Champions League triumph over Bayern Munich.
Lorient
Lorient currently sits 9th in the table with 41 points, reflecting a more inconsistent run of form. They have managed only one win in their last five league outings, a notable 2-0 home victory over Marseille on 18 April. Their most recent result was a disappointing 3-2 home defeat to Strasbourg. Struggling on the road, Lorient has failed to win any of their last five away matches, suffering two consecutive defeats.
Predicted lineups
PSG: Marin; Zaire-Emery, Zabarnyi, Pacho, Hernandez; Beraldo; Neves, Kang-in; Mayulu, Barcola, Mbaye
Lorient: Mvogo; Meite, Faye, Yongwa; Katseris, Abergel, Cadiou, Kouassi; Makengo, Pagis, Dieng
How to watch PSG vs Lorient?
In the United Kingdom, the Ligue 1 match between PSG and Lorient on Saturday, 2 May 2026, is primarily available to watch through the league’s official streaming platform, Ligue 1+.
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