PSG and Atalanta go head-to-head in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.Both sides will be searching for three points to start to the tournament, as defending champions PSG begin their title defence and Atalanta look to make their mark in Europe’s premier competition.PSG vs Atalanta – Match Preview and Team NewsDate: 17th September, Wednesday.Kick-off: 8pm BST.Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris.PSG Team NewsThe defending champions are facing a significant injury crisis ahead of their Champions League opener. Luis Enrique’s side suffered three fresh injury blows during their 2-0 victory over RC Lens on Sunday, with Lee Kang-in, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Lucas Beraldo all forced off with injuries.The Parisians are already without key attackers Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué, who are sidelined for several weeks. Both players picked up issues while representing France during the international break. Dembélé is expected to miss around six weeks with a thigh injury, while Doué remains out with a calf problem until late September. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Atalanta Team NewsIvan Juric’s side secured a morale-boosting 4-1 victory over Lecce at the weekend, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice alongside goals from Giorgio Scalvini and Nicola Zalewski. However, the Croatian coach faces selection headaches of his own.Gianluca Scamacca remains sidelined with knee inflammation and withdrew from Italy duty earlier this month. The striker is expected to miss this fixture against PSG as well. Star winger Ademola Lookman continues to be frozen out by Juric, with the coach stating “I don’t think so” when asked about his availability for Paris.Éderson is out with a muscle injury, while Sead Kolasinac faces a lengthy absence with a cruciate ligament injury.FormPSGLuis Enrique’s defending champions have made a perfect start to their Ligue 1 campaign, winning all four matches including Sunday’s 2-0 victory over Lens.The Parisians are coming off their historic 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in last season’s Champions League final, securing their first European Cup triumph.AtalantaAfter a slow start to Serie A with draws against Pisa and Parma, Atalanta bounced back with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Lecce on Sunday. La Dea sit in 7th place in Serie A with five points from their opening three matches. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Predicted LineupsPSG: Chevalier; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz; Barcola, Ramos, Mbaye.Atalanta: Carnesecchi; Scalvini, Hien, Djimsiti; Bellanova, De Roon, Pasalic, Zalewski; De Ketelaere, Maldini; Krstovic.How to Watch PSG vs Atalanta?UK fans can watch it on BT Sport channels and available via the BT Sport app and streaming services.Read Also – Mohamed Salah stat highlights Premier League greatnessSee More – Arsenal defender discusses difference between Serie A and Premier League fansSubscribe to our social channels:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeThe post PSG vs Atalanta – Match preview and team news first appeared on The Football Faithful.