RC Lens is set to travel to the Parc des Princes for a challenging clash with a Paris Saint-Germain side experiencing the lingering effects of the international break. PSG will be notably weakened, with key players Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué both ruled out of this afternoon`s fixture.
Coach Pierre Sage of Lens also faces his own selection challenges. Defender Deiver Machado is sidelined due to an injury sustained during their recent impressive 3-1 victory over Stade Brestois. Consequently, summer recruit Matthieu Udol will shift from the back three to operate as the left wing-back, with Samson Baidoo stepping into the starting eleven to provide cover.
The only other change from the team that triumphed over Brest will see young midfielder Rayan Fofana moved to the bench. The teenager displayed a lack of composure in the previous outing, squandering several crucial scoring opportunities. All eyes will undoubtedly be on Odsonne Édouard, the marquee signing from transfer deadline day, who is widely expected to make his debut against his former team.
Lens` Likely XI v PSG
- Goalkeeper: Robin Risser
- Defenders: Mamadou Sarr, Samson Baidoo, Jonathan Gradit
- Midfielders: Matthieu Udol, Adrien Thomasson, Mamadou Sangaré, Ruben Aguilar
- Forwards: Wesley Saïd, Odsonne Édouard, Florian Thauvin
