FC Toulouse, with their sights firmly set on European qualification this season, commenced their campaign with strong performances, securing impressive victories over OGC Nice and Stade Brestois. However, their early momentum was checked by a significant 6-3 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain just before the recent international break.
Manager Carles Martínez Novell has largely maintained a stable squad selection in the period leading up to the international pause. The sole enforced change to his usual team sheets was the departure of defender Jaydee Canvot, who completed a move to Crystal Palace on deadline day. This transfer was widely anticipated, and Canvot was consequently omitted from the squad that faced PSG.
It is widely anticipated that the team will remain largely unchanged from the side that previously encountered the league leaders. Rasmus Nicolaisen is expected to maintain his position within the three-man defensive setup. Despite having shown promising flashes in his limited playing minutes and already contributing two assists as a substitute, new signing Santiago Hidalgo is likely to commence the match on the bench once again.
Toulouse`s Probable Starting XI vs. Lille
- Goalkeeper: Guillaume Restes
- Defenders: Rasmus Nicolaisen, Charlie Cresswell, Mark McKenzie
- Midfielders: Dayann Methalie, Cristian Cásseres Jr., Mário Sauer, Djibril Sidibé
- Forwards: Yann Gboho, Frank Magri, Aron Dønnum
