Back from Liverpool, where his men were defeated (2-1), LOSC travels to Strasbourg this Saturday. The identity of the match referee was revealed by the Professional Football League.
During the week, in England, LOSC saw its unbeaten streak come to an end on the seventh day of the Champions League. Opposed to Liverpool, considered the best team on the continent this season, Lille lost for the first time since September 17, 2024 in Lisbon, closing one of its series at 21 games. Another could continue on Saturday, with a trip to Strasbourg. It is an invincibility in Ligue 1, which has lasted since September 21 and a draw against these same Strasbourg residents (3-3). This makes 14 matches without defeat in the league.
To lead this new opposition, Willy Delajod (32 years old) was appointed by the Professional Football League. It will kick off at 7 p.m. this Saturday, January 25. The ninth best referee of the 2023-2024 season will be accompanied by his sidekicks Erwan Finjean et Philippe Jeanne along the sidelines. Mikaël Lesage will be the fourth referee. This is the same quartet which led the mid-December clash between LOSC and OM. Finally, Benoit Millot et Philippe
Lucas will be responsible for video assistance to the refereeing.
This duel between LOSC and RC Strasbourg will be the nineteenth outing for Willy Delajod, who has already crossed paths with the Mastiffs in Marseille this season. They represent one of the teams that he has refereed the most during his career: 22 times, tied with RC Lens (22 times). The results are generally positive with 11 wins, 5 draws and only 6 defeats. This is also positive for RC Strasbourg with 8 wins against 4 draws and 4 defeats in 16 matches.
