Lineups, issues, history of confrontations, discover the essential information to remember a few hours before the opposing match PSG at RC Lens on behalf of the 10th day of Ligue 1.
PSG, a huge challenge for RC Lens
After a Northern derby lost with a bitter taste, the Lensois will have to travel to the Parc des Princes to pick up points and come back on their rival Lille. RC Lens will face the only undefeated team in Ligue 1. The Parisians are coming off a Classic in complete control against OM (0-3) and want to continue their momentum before hosting Atlético de Madrid next Wednesday . The challenge will be significant for Will Still's men with efficiency problems which will have to be resolved if they hope to hold on against the championship leader.
Frankowski expected to start, Andy Diouf uncertain
With 7 players absent for this meeting, RC Lens will therefore make some changes compared to the 11 lined up during the last Northern derby. First of all, the defensive sector will have to do without Facundo Medina, suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards. Thus, the hinge composed of Danso, Gradit et Khusanov should start the meeting. Moreover, Frankowskidespite discomfort in his foot, will probably take his place at his right piston position, while Deiver Machado will occupy the opposite side.
As for the midfielder, doubt still persists over the presence ofAndy Dioufhit in the ankle. On the other hand, Angelo Fulgini has already been announced forfeit due to ischio discomfort. Finally, the offensive duo should consist of M'Bala Love and Sotocawith Zaroury positioned just behind as an attacking midfielder.
Will Still does not come to the Park for extras
“It’s a very, very good team, but it remains a team that plays in Ligue 1 and which also has its weaknesses. I'm not going to give all the strengths and weaknesses, otherwise they will know what we are going to do (smile). Individually and collectively, it’s very solid. They have been winning titles for quite a few years. But there will be things to do to annoy them as much as possible. We will go to the Park to defend our playing identity, while knowing that there is great adversity. There is a certain taste of revenge compared to last week (the defeat in the derby). It was a very good week of training. We go there calmly, with the desire to go and have something. »
History: PSG advantage
In 76 Ligue 1 meetings between the two teams, Paris Saint-Germain is clearly in the lead. More precisely, in terms of record for RC Lens, this translates to 21 wins, 19 draws and 36 defeats. Furthermore, in the last 10 confrontations, PSG has won six times. However, RC Lens have already proven that they can disrupt the capital team's game plans. Indeed, the last victory of the Artésiens against PSG dates back to January 1, 2023, during a prestigious match won 3-1 in Bollaert.
The latest confrontations:
L1 – 14/01/2024 : Lens 0 – 2 Paris
L1 – 26/08/2023 : Paris 3 – 1 Lens (Guilavogui)
L1 – 15/04/2023 : Paris 3 – 1 Lens (Frankowski)
L1 – 01/01/2023 : Lens 3 – 1 Paris (Frankowski, Openda, Claude-Maurice)
L1 – 04/23/2022: Lens 1 – 1 Paris (Corentin Jean)
PSG – RC LENS
10th day of Ligue 1
Saturday November 2, 5 p.m.
Parc des Princes, Paris
Nicolas CASTEL-MARÉCHAL
Photo credits: Philippe Lecoeur/FEP/Icon Sport
