Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Parisiens look to reach the final of the Coupe de la Ligue

Nantes will look to avenge their losses

 Psg travel at the Stade de la Beaujoire as the favourites against the mighty Canaries


The Parisiens look very much eager  to thrash Nantes again and secure a position in the finals which would be against Lyon or Troyes.

Psg last won the title in 2008 by defeating Lens 2-1.On the other hand Nantes were  the champions in 1965 and also were the finalists in 2004.

Psg came back to the winning ways by defeating Bordeaux 2-0 with Yohan Cabaye making his debut and delivering a performance which did impress many.

While,Nantes have won only 1 of their last 6 games in the Ligue 1.But they can never be underestimated as they overcame the french giants 1-0  which shows their team effort and capability.  The Canaris can overcome any big club on any day no matter what the situation is.

Parisiens need to be careful and not take them lightly after they were given huge shocks by Evian,Montpellier and Guingamp.

In the Previous fixture between these sides Psg won 5-0 with Ibra scoring 2 goals and had a assist to his name.

In the quarter finals,Psg defeated Bordeaux 3-1 and Nantes defeated Nice in a thrilling match.






Team news

Psg would be without Edinson Cavani who suffered a thigh injury in the match against  Bordeaux. The Uruguayan is set to miss out in the coming 3-4 fixtures 

Adrien Rabiot has a knee injury and Jallet has a back problem and both of them will be acting as absentees.

Marco Verratti is expected to return after being suspended for a game against Bordeaux.


For Nantes,striker Fernando Aristeguieta,Midfielder Audel and Pancrate are sustaining thigh injuries and will miss out the key semi-final.

Banel Nicolita has a groin injury and his services would also be missed.


Expected Line-ups


Psg(4-4-2):Sirigu;Alex,Thiago  Silva,Maxwell,Van der wiel;Verratti,Cabaye,Thiago Motta,Matuidi;Ibrahimovic,Lavezzi.

Nantes(4-4-2):Riou;Vizcarrando,Viegneau,Cissokho,Djidji;Deaux,Bedoya,Veretout,Papy Dijilobodji;Dordevic,Gakpe.




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