Lille-Sturm Graz, composition: Genesio’s risky choice

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By: Manu Tournoux

Lille welcomes Sturm Graz for the 6th day of the Champions League, this Wednesday (6:45 p.m.). Here is the expected lineup for LOSC.

“Few people would have bet on such a course. But when I look back at the individual and collective evolution of my team, I am not that surprised. Now, we have to keep moderation, this state of mind and this way of playing to go even further. »

Bruno Genesio did not hide his satisfaction before approaching one of the last three matches of this League phase, against Sturm Graz. Although they are in good form in their championship, this Austrian team seems largely within reach of the LOSCat least on paper. Could this encourage Genesio to perform a wide rotation?

A mixed eleven before the clash against OM?

Friday, against Brest (3-1), the LOSC coach still had to deal with a well-stocked infirmary since Santos, Umtiti, Bentaleb, Angel Gomes and Ethan Mbappé were on the flank. Bruno Genesio still fielded a very competitive eleven with his players available.

But the trip to Marseille which is looming in 4 days should encourage the technician to take a breather from a few senior players. To what extent will this turnover occur? Nothing can be ruled out, including the possibility of seeing an encore team this Wednesday evening. After all, LOSC showed up in Madrid to challenge Atlético with a bunch of inexperienced players. If this choice may seem risky, you must count on Genesio to carry out the correct calculation. Until then, everything, or almost everything, proves him right.

The expected line-up for Lille : Chevalier – Mandi, Diakité, Alexsandro, Gudmundsson – André (c), Bouaddi – Haraldsson, Mukau, Cabella – David.

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