Compositions, issues, history of confrontations, discover the essential information to remember a few hours before match between AS Monaco and LOSC for the 8th day of Ligue 1.
Continue the momentum before the break
After an international break, the most difficult thing for teams is to get back into the same positive dynamic. This will be the case for LOSC which has three consecutive successes in all competitions. However, Monaco remains undefeated in the league and in the European Cup. Leader of Ligue 1, AS Monaco plays a slick game in attack with multiple scorers on the one hand (14 goals scored) and has the best defense (4 goals conceded) in the French championship, tied with RC Lens. In summary, it is a difficult trip that awaits Lille.
Change to get back on track
Following Tiago Santos’ serious injury during training, Thomas Meunier replaced him as right back. Gabriel Gudmundsson is also expected to be rested after his match with Sweden. Mitchel Bakker should therefore take his place as left back. With the suspension of Benjamin André following an accumulation of yellow cards, the young and promising Ayyoub Bouaddi will certainly have the task of replacing him alongside André Gomes.
Returning late from the selection, Canadian striker Jonathan David will be aligned at the forefront of the attack. According to Bruno Genesio, he is “fit” to play the match. In other words, LOSC is counting on its presence to secure a result. Furthermore, Osame Sahraoui should start on the bench.
History: Monaco advantage
In 105 Ligue 1 matches between the two clubs, it is Monaco who leads the score. With 27 wins, 38 draws and 40 defeats, Lille has difficulty facing the principality’s team, particularly at the Stade Louis II. Furthermore, the last time LOSC won there in the championship was on December 13, 2009 with a dry score of 0-4. At first glance, the task appears complicated for the Mastiffs to bring back the three points.
The latest confrontations:
L1 – 24/04/2024 : Monaco 1 – 0 Lille
L1 – 29/10/2023 : Lille 2 – 0 Monaco (Knight, Diakité)
L1 – 14/05/2023 : Monaco 0 – 0 Lille
L1 – 23/10/2022 : Lille 4 – 3 Monaco (Alexsandro, Cabella*2, Bamba)
L1 – 06/05/2022 : Lille 1 – 2 Monaco (Angel Gomes)
AS MONACO – LOSC:
8th day of Ligue 1
Friday October 18, 8:45 p.m.
Louis II Stadium, Monaco
Nicolas Castel-Maréchal
Photo credits : Pascal Della Zuana/Icon Sport
