The last time Malang Sarr started with RC Lens did not leave a great memory. It was during the return match against Panathinaikos. And he made a mistake, precipitating the elimination of the Sang et Or from the competition. He wasn’t the only culprit either, with Lens unable to score despite numerous clear chances.
For the former Chelsea player, the opportunities to play are very rare, with a trio of very efficient center backs (Gradit, Khusanov, Medina) and it takes a double withdrawal (Kevin Danso and Jonathan Gradit) to see him again on the lawn.
Sarr missed out against Panathinaikos
Will Still therefore favored Ruben Aguilar, who had also helped out last season in this sector. The left-handed Sarr should settle in the center of the best defense in L1, shifting Khusanov to the right, and Medina remaining on the left.
The Lensois coach reinstalls Frankowski on the right piston and Chavez on the left following Machado’s withdrawal. Zaroury suspended, it is Fulgini who will play in ten, responsible for feeding the Nzola-Saïd duo, like against Nice (0-0).
With eleven absent, the bench will be very light, even if Sotoca, Pereira da Costa, Aguilar and Mendy can start. Petric (goalkeeper), Delplace (goalkeeper), Antonio, Pouilly, Ganiou complete him.
Strasbourg – LENS, today at 5 p.m.
