It doesn’t get much more difficult for the struggling PSG team than a trip to Athletico, who are still swaggering on the back of their recent derby triumph. Matt Harrison is likely to shut up shop and hope for the best with this one. Recent signing Vicco Fleissmann looks set to make his debut, with high hopes having been pinned on the youngster. Matt Harrison is hoping that his long term plan will pay off in 2030, and sees the young German as central to the plan.

Atletico Madrid v Paris Saint Germain

Looking forward to this one but it won't be easy. We had a top quality victory in the last game but we mustn't be complacent as PSG have a quality manager and can't be far away from starting a strong run of form. They have a quality team too but are perhaps missing that experienced head with such a youthful team. We need to be cautious as a result but are still confident that we'll have plenty of chances. From a team news perspective we have a full-strength squad to choose from which causes problems in itself. Does captain Joao Felix get recalled after injury or does Perry Jones continue to keep his place after 5 goals in 2 games, or perhaps there is place for both of them in the team. We're expecting PSG to shut up shop so feel we may be able to pass around them so if we aim for a possession game we should be able to break them down, even if it takes patience.

Liverpool - Ajax_Amsterdam

Have yet to lose to a Skittles managed side in previous 4 matches (OK we were *technically* eliminated from the League Cup by them on penalties, but for the purposes of the record books it was a draw ....!)

After a midweek rest due to a bye, and off the back of a great 4-0 victory, we tweak with a diamond formation in midfield.

Whilst the defence didnt have much to do, we stick with 4 at the back as a show of respect.

Williams and Izconil come into the XI.

The Ox will be sidelined for a further 3 games, but Raingod sees no need to enact his "magic sponge" chip, instead saving for later in the season ...

Galatasaray_SK - Ludogorets_Razgrad

Galatasary welcome Ludgorets for their 4th league match.  A home match in front of a winless side is the type of match that we need to secure all 3 points from.  We must be confident but not over confident.  Young defender Daman_Yuklu is unavailable due to injury, other than him supporters can expect a strong side to take the pitch.

 Celtic v FC BASEL

Another difficult game for us, although most games in this division probably will be.  DO we shut up shop and hit on the counter or go and attack from the start??

 SSC Napoli v AC MILAN

After last week's home defeat to Lazio we will be looking to be on the other end of a result against an Italian team.