RC Lens aims to keep the pressure on Paris Saint-Germain as they head south to the Riviera to take on relegation-battling OGC Nice. There is currently a six-point gap separating Lens from league leaders PSG ahead of today’s matches.
Coach Pierre Sage expressed his disappointment with the team’s performance following last weekend’s thrilling 3-3 draw against Stade Brestois. He is expected to make changes to the lineup, specifically in the attacking front three. Wesley Saïd, Abdallah Sima, and Florian Sotoca are likely to be benched as Allan Saint-Maximin, Odsonne Édouard, and Florian Thauvin take their places in the attack.
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In defense, Arthur Masuaku is suspended, opening the door for Samson Baidoo to return to the starting lineup. On the right side, Saud Abdulhamid is anticipated to replace Ruben Aguilar.
Projected Line-up for Lens vs. OGC Nice
Robin Risser;
Malang Sarr,
Samson Baidoo, Ismaëlo Ganiou;
Matthieu Udol,
Adrien Thomasson,
Mamadou Sangaré,
Saud Abdulhamid;
Allan Saint-Maximin, Odsonne Édouard, Florian Thauvin. (L’Éq)