To everyone’s surprise, Bruno Genesio seems to have decided to shake up his usual starting lineup for this duel against Nantes in search of redemption.
Edon Zhegrova, still diminished by adductor pain, is notably absent from this meeting. His coach confirmed that the right winger would not be ready for several weeks. On the other hand, Angel Gomes is making his return and will start in the midfield to bring his liveliness and sense of the game.
Choices dictated by absences and form
Another notable decision: Aïssa Mandi, more often a substitute, should start to stabilize a defense where Alexsandro and Bafodé Diakité occupy the central axis. In attack, Jonathan David, essential this season, will have the mission of shaking up a Nantes defense in great difficulty.
David new starter with Lille.
With these adjustments, Genesio hopes to maintain his team’s positive momentum and secure a crucial victory before the winter break. On the Nantes side, Antoine Kombouaré will have to find solutions to stop the negative spiral and offer credible resistance against a LOSC in great shape.
The meeting is set for 7 p.m., for a confrontation which could confirm Lille’s rise to power… or revive the Canaries in search of redemption.
Lille’s expected starting lineup:
Lucas Chevalier; Gabriel Gudmundsson, Alexsandro, Bafodé Diakité, Aïssa Mandi; Benjamin André (captain), Angel Gomes, Osame Sahraoui, Rémy Cabella, Ngal’ayel Mukau; Jonathan David.
