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Lens predicted XI v OGC Nice: Florian Thauvin and Allan Saint-Maximin start
TL;DR
RC Lens is set to face OGC Nice with Florian Thauvin and Allan Saint-Maximin in the starting lineup. The match is crucial as Lens aims to close the six-point gap with league leaders PSG.
Key points
- RC Lens faces OGC Nice in a crucial match
- Florian Thauvin and Allan Saint-Maximin will start
- Lens aims to close the six-point gap with PSG
- Pierre Sage is frustrated after a recent draw
- Defensive changes include Samson Baidoo returning to the lineup
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Lens predicted XI v OGC Nice: Florian Thauvin and Allan Saint-Maximin start
RC Lens will look to maintain the pressure on Paris Saint-Germain when they travel south to the Riviera to face relegation strugglers OGC Nice. A six-point gap between Lens and league leaders PSG exists ahead of today’s fixtures.
Pierre Sage vented his frustration with his side following last weekend’s 3-3 draw with Stade Brestois. The head coach will likely ring the changes with a completely changed front three. Wesley Saïd. Abdallah Sima, and Florian Sotoca should drop to the bench for Allan Saint-Maximin, Odsonne Édouard, and Florian Thauvin.
In defence, Arthur Masuaku’s suspension means that Samson Baidoo should return to the starting line-up, while on the right of the defence, Saud Abdulhamid will likely come in for .
Q&A
What changes are expected in Lens' starting lineup against OGC Nice?
Lens is expected to make significant changes, with Allan Saint-Maximin, Odsonne Édouard, and Florian Thauvin starting, while Wesley Saïd, Abdallah Sima, and Florian Sotoca may drop to the bench.
How does the match between Lens and OGC Nice impact the league standings?
The match is important for Lens as they aim to maintain pressure on PSG, currently sitting six points ahead in the league.
