If Lille
conceded its first defeat of the season in Ligue 1, against PSG (1-3), after having chained two successes in a row, the northern club intends to start a new series. This will involve a success in the Chaudron against the promoted Stéphanois.
And although the Greens are approaching this match with a decimated squad, Lille will also have to do without several important players for this trip to Forez.“Nabil (Bentaleb) and Sam (Samuel Umtiti) are still out for some timeexplained Bruno Genesio. Hakon (Haraldsson) and Gala (Mukau) returned from selection with injuries. Ismaily continues his rehabilitation following his meniscus injury. Ethan Mbappé is in re-athletic training with a view to returning for the Strasbourg match or after. For Gala, it is a somewhat unusual sprain. What is certain is that he has been immobilized for three weeks, with a boot to walk. Then, there will be at least three weeks for him to be able to resume. These are injuries that can also require more time.
First expected for André Gomes
The good news for LOSC, on the other hand, concerns the probable starting role of André Gomes. A star recruit at the end of the transfer window to provide an additional option in midfield, the Portuguese international is ready to make his debut. He arrived in good shape, because he spoke with an athletic trainer, Genesio stressed. He’s a boy who has a high volume of play, who is already pretty good in the aerobic domain. I’m going to talk to him to find out how he feels. It’s important, especially with a player who has a lot of experience like him, to also have his personal feelings. He’s the one who feels things the most, who can tell us if he’s ready, for how long. We’ll have another talk after this afternoon’s talk. We’re very happy to have him with us, he’s an excellent player. »
André Gomes could thus be lined up from the start in a midfield composed of captain Benjamin André. Jonathan David is expected at the forefront of the attack despite his long travels during this international break. Lucas Chevalier will take his place in goal.
The expected line-up for Lille : Chevalier – Meunier, Diakité, Alexsandro – Santos, André (c), Ang. Gomes, Gudmundsson – Zhegrova, David, Cabella.
