Two clubs chasing the Coupe de France will do battle today in a cup match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bordeaux. The tournament clash scheduled for 3 p.m. ET will be held at the Parc de Princes in Paris and can be live streamed here free.
What They're Saying
PSG manager Laurent Blanc (via Sportal): "Our problem is that we played such beautiful football last year. Everyone expects us to be the same this year. I assure you, we are in the same state of mind, but the players are not in the same place physically and mentally. We must re-energize the group."
Bordeaux manager Willy Sagnol (via ESPN FC): "As I say very often, you have to see with the president [about transfers]. I make my wishes. Yes, in midfield, we know that [we need reinforcements]. We have difficulties which are not qualitative, but quantitative. We are in great difficulty."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: With David Luiz out of Blanc's lineup, center-back Marquinhos will be tasked on Wednesday. in 15 appearances across all competitions, the 20-year-old is averaging 1.7 tackles and four clearances. His ability to build from the back, completing 92.7 percent of his passes, will be key in solidifying PSG's patient build-up play.
Paris Saint-Germain's Projected Lineup (4-3-3): Sirigu; Maxwell, Marquinhos, Silva, Wiel; Rabiot, Motta, Veratti; Cavani, Ibrahimovic, Lavezzi
Bordeaux's Projected Lineup (4-3-3): Carrasso; Poudje, Pallois, Planus, Mariano; Contento, Sertic, Plasil; Belay, Toure, Rolan
Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (statistics and lineups via WhoScored).
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