PSG are gearing up for their Ligue 1 title defence in the 2023/24 campaign with a preseason tour of Japan which starts with a clash against Al Nassr in Osaka.
Luis Enrique has arrived in Paris tasked with bringing a first-ever Champions League title to the Parc des Princes in the coming months.
The former Barcelona and Spain head coach will add experience and personality to the role but his in-tray is already full in the French capital.
Kylian Mbappe has been omitted from the travelling party, with the club hierarchy prepared to sell their talisman, as he continues to reject a contract extension.
The absence of Mbappe has been the major story following the PSG squad's arrival in Japan with potential exit talks ongoing with the striker back in Paris.
Real Madrid remains as Mbappe's No.1 preferred transfer destination but PSG are open to offers on the France captain.
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PSG vs Al Nassr lineups
Despite not having Mbappe in his ranks, Enrique will be looking to use the tour to test out some of his new signings, including Milan Skriniar, Marco Asensio and Manuel Ugarte.
Cristiano Ronaldo will lead Al Nassr in Osaka, alongside summer signing Marcelo Brozovic, and potentially new star Seko Fofana.
Below are the projected starting lineups for both teams ahead of their match at the Nagai Stadium on July 25.
PSG starting 11
PSG predicted lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Letellier (GK) — Hakimi, Skriniar, Hernandez, Kurzawa — Verratti, Ugarte, Ruiz — Lee, Asensio, Ekitike
- Injured: Rico, Neymar
- Suspended: None
Mbappe is not serving a formal club suspension, but he will not feature in Japan, with Brazil star Neymar still recovering from ankle surgery.
Al Nassr starting 11
Al Nassr predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Al-Aqidi (GK) — Al-Ghanam, Al-Amri, Lawgami, Konan — Brozovic, Alkhaibari — Fofana, Talisca, Ghareeb — Ronaldo
- Injured: None
- Suspended: None
Ronaldo and Brozovic have both featured in preseason but Fofana could make his first start for Al Nassr.
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What time does PSG vs Al Nassr kickoff?
This preseason friendly takes place at the Nagai Stadium in Osaka, Japan and kicks off on Tuesday, July 25 at 7:20 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Tue, Jul 25 | 6:20 a.m. ET |
| Canada | Tue, Jul 25 | 6:20 a.m. ET |
| UK | Tue, Jul 25 | 11:20 a.m. BST |
| Australia | Tue, Jul 25 | 8:20 p.m. AEST |
| India | Tue, Jul 25 | 3:50 p.m. IST |
| Hong Kong | Tue, Jul 25 | 6:20 p.m. HKT |
| Malaysia | Tue, Jul 25 | 6:20 p.m. MYT |
| Singapore | Tue, Jul 25 | 6:20 p.m. SGT |
| New Zealand | Tue, Jul 25 | 10:20 p.m. NZST |
