RCLens are preparing to face ParisFC this Saturday at 8:45 p.m., as part of day 8 of Ligue 1. After two consecutive defeats in the Champions League, the last of which against ClubBruges (3–0), the Sang et Or are showing a more positive dynamic in the league, with two victories in a row. The match is of particular importance for the race for Europe, as Lens is in eighth place, while ParisFC, tied for third on points with leader OlympiqueLyonnais, is looking to consolidate its position.
Lensois coach Yannick Cahuzac plans to make three changes from Wednesday's Champions League lineup. According to L'Équipe, Florian Thauvin, who was relegated to the bench in Belgium to rest, should find a starting place. Likewise, Kyllian Antonio and Florian Sotoca are expected among the first. On the other hand, OdsonneEdouard will be absent from the team, a choice by Cahuzac which has not been explained in detail. The remaining players will therefore be mobilized to try to maintain the club's positive dynamics in the championship.
The probable composition of Lens looks like this: Risser as goalkeeper, Aguilar, Baidoo and Antonio in defense, followed by Abdulhamid, Cuisance and Haidara in the middle, then Udol up front. On attack, Thauvin, Sotoca and Ivanovic will complete the lineup. ParisFC, for its part, could count Trapp as goalkeeper, Camara, Chergui, Coppola and Traoré in defense, Lopez and Lees-Melou in the middle, and Kebbal, Pagis, Koleosho and Sinayoko up front.
With this configuration, Lens will look to capitalize on its two recent victories and strengthen its position in the European race, while ParisFC will have to continue to fight to remain among the top of the standings. The result of this match could influence the dynamics of the two teams for the next days of Ligue1.