PSG vs Strasbourg: Luis Enrique targets Ligue 1 top three before Barcelona clash

Paris Saint-Germain faces a key Ligue 1 fixture this Saturday. The Parisians visit Strasbourg at 17:15 looking to climb the table and reach the podium positions. The match comes at a strong moment for Luis Enrique's side, who are coming off a win at Manchester City in the Champions League and will host Barcelona at the Parc des Princes next Tuesday.

• PSG sits sixth in Ligue 1, three points behind leaders Monaco.
• Luis Enrique says a win in Strasbourg would put the team in the top three.
• Kickoff is at 17:15 and the game is available on DAZN.
• Strasbourg is eleventh with seven points.
• Next Tuesday, PSG hosts Barcelona in the Champions League.

What is at stake for PSG in the Ligue 1 visit to Strasbourg

The French league is tight at the top. PSG appears in sixth place, with Monaco as the reference and a three-point advantage over the Parisians. A win at the Stade de la Meinau would allow Luis Enrique's side to climb several positions and break into the top three, the goal set by the Spanish coach before the trip.

If we win, we will be in the top three.

Luis Enrique responds to criticism over the competitiveness of Ligue 1

Ahead of the match, the PSG coach addressed comments questioning the level of the French championship. The topic came up after Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca suggested, following the European defeat to the Parisians, that PSG could afford to rotate because of the lower demands of the domestic league.

Luis Enrique downplayed those words and framed them as part of the noise that often surrounds the French club. He recalled that before arriving in Paris he kept hearing that PSG would never win the Champions League because of the level of its league, and that now, when the team wins, new excuses appear. For the Spaniard, it is simply part of life at the club and they accept it naturally.

Strasbourg: a young opponent aiming to surprise PSG

Strasbourg comes into the match in eleventh place with seven points. Luis Enrique is wary of an opponent he described as a very young team with plenty of quality. The Parisian coach expects a difficult game, with the hosts eager to prove themselves against one of the giants of French football.

PSG has travelled with the intention of maintaining its good run. The team is in strong form and full of confidence, especially after the performance in Manchester. Luis Enrique stressed that the squad is happy with the current dynamic and wants to keep it going this weekend.

Will PSG rotate against Strasbourg before facing Barcelona?

The Parisian schedule is demanding. Three days after the visit to Strasbourg, Barcelona will arrive at the Parc des Princes for the third round of the Champions League group stage. The proximity of that European clash opens the door to possible rotations, but Luis Enrique did not want to reveal whether he will make changes to his starting lineup.

The Spanish coach is keeping the lineup under wraps. With the team fighting to recover ground in Ligue 1, any decision about rest or changes will only be known shortly before kickoff against the Alsace side.

Kickoff time and how to watch Strasbourg vs PSG

The match between Strasbourg and Paris Saint-Germain kicks off at 17:15 this Saturday. In Spain, the broadcast will be available on DAZN, the platform that covers Ligue 1. The game is a good chance to watch Luis Enrique's team before its European meeting with Barcelona.