three major packages for Rouen, Vito Mannone holder

LOSC attacks the Old Lady. Fourth in Ligue 1 at the time of the winter break and still in the race to secure the top 8 in the Champions League, Lille is indeed looking towards the Coupe de France this Friday, December 20. For its entry into the running, Bruno Genesio’s team is expected from Rouen, quarter-finalist last season. Facing the National resident, in an atmosphere that promises to be once again heated at Robert-Diochon, the Mastiffs will have to do without three major elements. Starting with captain Benjamin André, suspended.

First for Mannone

In the midfield, no André Gomes either. The experienced Portuguese midfielder feels discomfort in his calf, confides La Voix du Nord. Finally, the other major package concerns Edon Zhegrova. Released at half-time of the match in Marseille a week ago (1-1), the Kosovar winger still suffers from his adductors. No risk is therefore taken by the Lille staff. “There is no surgical intervention planned,” also confided Bruno Genesio, who hopes to recover his offensive asset 100% at the beginning of January. At a press conference this Thursday, on the eve of kick-off in Normandy, the technician also warned that it was Vito Mannone who would start in goal against the Red Devils. “It was planned since the start of the season, we talked about it with him and Lucas (Chevalier),” said Bruno Genesio. This will be Vito Mannone’s first start with the pros this season.