Compositions, issues, history of confrontations, discover the essential information to remember a few hours before the match between Auxerre and LOSC for the 17th day of Ligue 1.
Getting out of the Icaunais trap
A week after a frustrating clash against Nantes, LOSC intends to erase the disappointment as quickly as possible. Problem: the trip to Abbé-Deschamps is not a gift. Third best team in Ligue 1 at home, AJA recently held PSG (0-0) or RC Lens (2-2) at home. And the chronic difficulties of the Dogues facing low-middle blocks, as observed against Nantes, must necessarily put Bruno Genesio on alert, all the more so given Auxerre’s ease in rapid transition. If Christophe Pélissier estimated that, “ on paper, (Auxerre) is light years away » at the level of a team like LOSC, the gap will certainly not be as abysmal this Friday evening.
Bakker still right winger?
With a view to Marseille in the middle of next week, Aïssa Mandi could leave her place at Auxerre at Thomas Meunierof the same. Ayyoub Bouaddiremained on the bench against Nantes, applied. Elsewhere, the doubts are especially on the offensive front. Without Matias Fernandez-Pardo and Edon Zhegrova, it is difficult to determine the identity of the right winger. Mitchell Bakkerperforming well in this position against Sturm Graz, could be renewed there, allowing Remy Cabella to find his side, even if a tenure for Osame Sahraoui cannot be ruled out. In support of Jonathan David, Angel Gomes and Hakon Haraldsson are vying for the place. With a slight advantage for the English, with a view to balancing playing times.
Bruno Genesio wants to restart the machine before a high sequence
“January-February, we often say that these are the periods when we prepare to win titles or achieve objectives. Until mid-March and the next international break, we will have a lot of matches in three different competitions. There are two where we are sure to be in: the championship and the Champions League, where we are already 99% guaranteed to play in a play-off in February, or even better. Then this Coupe de France match on Tuesday was the direct decision with a draw that did not spoil us (Marseille). It’s a series of difficult but exciting matches. Playing these matches and experiencing these moments is what drives us. This is one of the essential reasons why we do this job. We are ready to tackle these deadlines, even if there are small pitfalls. But we have been used to getting around them since the start of the season. »
History: clear advantage for Auxerre
In 60 matches since 1964, the results of the confrontations between Auxerre and LOSC are quite simple to remember: half for Auxerrois (30 victories), the other half divided between draws (15) and successes for Lille (15). And if one could believe that the dynamic is more to the advantage of LOSC, the AJA having vegetated in Ligue 2 for almost a decade, the differential is not so obvious. In the last five matches, Lille has only won two (2 draws, 1 defeat). However, during the 2022-2023 season, that of Auxerre’s return to the elite, LOSC remained undefeated in two matches (1 win, 1 draw). Never two without three?
The latest confrontations:
L1 – 22/04/23 : Auxerre – Lille : 1-1 (David)
L1 – 07/08/22 : Lille – Auxerre: 4-1 (André, David *2, Zedadka)
CDF – 18/12/21 : Lille – Auxerre : 3-1 (Angel Gomes, David, Celik)
-CDL – 29/10/13 : Lille – Auxerre : 0-1 (a.p.) (Haller)
L1 – 03/03/12 : Lille – Auxerre : 2-2 (Hazard *2)
AUXERRE – LOSC
17th day of Ligue 1
Friday January 10, 9:05 p.m.
Abbé-Deschamps Stadium, Auxerre
Photo credits: Anthony Dibon/Icon Sport
