Author of an start to the season mixed on the sporting and extra sporting level, the LOSC begins a decisive week if he does not want to be released, both in Ligue 1 and in the Europa League. Problem, the team does not necessarily reassure, with a more nervous Bruno Genesio than before and the patina results.
In the Europa League, it is still early but a first assessment is already standing. Difficult winner against the Norwegians of the SK Brann (2-1) thanks to a saving goal from Olivier Giroud in the 80th minute, Lille displays a very different level from last season. A year ago today, the Northerners came out victorious of a historical confrontation against Real Madrid in the Champions League.
In the meantime, the workforce has changed, but the coach is the same. Nicknamed “PEP Genesio” for his prestige victories against the best Tacticians in Europe, the French coach has been revealing a certain form of nervousness lately. Particularly with the Arbitral Corps of Ligue 1, against which he prevailed after being sanctioned with a red card for several mood gestures against OL (0-1 defeat), worth an expulsion match by the LFP disciplinary committee.
Confirmation time
This Thursday evening, Lille moves to Italy for what looks like the most perilous meeting of its calendar in the C3 League phase. More specifically at Stadio Olimpico, where AS Roma is waiting for. Classified as 4th among the favorites to win the competition, according to the organization Optathe opportunity is perfect for hitting a big blow and proving that the Lille are back at their best level.
After Rome, PSG is also waiting for the DOGUES this Sunday at 8:45 p.m. on behalf of the 7th day of Ligue 1. A meeting, at the Pierre Mauroy stadium, crucial in order to stay in the race for Europe. The LOSC is sixth, with five points behind the Paris leader, and sees a great opportunity to get closer to the qualifying places after two poor performance against Lyon, but also against Lens (3-0).
