The Parisiens are still in search of their first win of the season as they prepare to host in-form Bordeaux at Parc des Princes, this Sunday
The visitors will be looking to extend their impressive eight-match winning streak against the capital club, who are feeling the heat after managing to get only two points from their opening two games of the 2012/2013 Ligue 1 campaign.
Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain’s midfielder, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Blaise-Matuidi-c7681, said that they were expecting other teams to perform well against us, but admitted that they need to start winning soon if they want to win something this season.
"We knew it wasn't going to be easy. Everywhere we go, the opposition is determined to knock us off and we will need to be strong mentally. We have already seen it this season against 'smaller' sides. We wanted to win, but it didn't happen," explained http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899
midfielder Blaise Matuidi during a pre-match press conference.
"We have to start winning, starting this weekend against Bordeaux, a team full of confidence at the moment."
The Ile giants have received a major boost ahead of their match against Les Girondins, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic on his way to full fitness. And Carlo Ancelotti, who was sent to stands in the previous match for kicking a water bottle onto the pitch, could
offer a debut to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Thiago-Silva-c34903.
Girondins de Bordeaux
Bordeaux only managed a scoreless draw against Red Star Belgrade in the midweek, and will face them in the return leg of the Europa League qualifying round at Chaban-Delmas next Thursday.
And coach, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Francis-c13946 Gillot, is worried about playing three games in a week. FCGB coach feels that his 25-man squad will find it tough to cope with such a hectic schedule.
"The match against PSG is massive! I'm a bit worried because, physically, the players gave an awful lot against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Red-Star-c40350, just as they had done four days earlier in the heat against Rennes. I could see certain players were tired out there. There's Paris,
and then we have to back up again and if we aren't fresh enough, we won't qualify."
History
In 38 previous Ligue 1 meetings at Parc des Princes, the Ile giants have won 17. Ten games ended in a draw and on 11 occasions, Bordeaux emerged victorious.
Previous Season
The first meeting between the two sides last season, ended in a 2-2 draw at Stade Chaban Delmas. In the reverse fixture at Parc des Princes, both sides once again settle for a thrilling 1-1 draw.
Team news
PSG
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Zlatan-Ibrahimovic-c38029, who missed the trip to Ajaccio last week with an ankle injury, has returned to training but is still a doubt for the match. However, his fellow signing from AC Milan, Thiago Silva, could make his PSG debut against Les Girondins this Sunday.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Italy-c2926 international.
In addition to that, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ezequiel-Lavezzi-c13073 is suspended after being sent off last weekend against Ajaccio.
Bordeaux
Mathieu Chalme, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Henrique-c16069 and reserve goalkeeper Kevin Olimpa, will all miss the game against Les Parisiens because of long term injuries.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-Bellion-c10434 is also suffering from a groin injury and is expected to be on the sidelines for another week.
Final predicted score: Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 Girondins de Bordeaux
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