Headline: Lille Prepares for Challenging Clash Against PSG in Ligue 1 Showdown
Lille aims to secure two wins from two to kick off the Ligue 1 season as they prepare to host defending champions Paris Saint-Germain on Friday evening. Les Dogues began their campaign on a high note with a 2-0 victory over Angers in their opening match.
L’Équipe reports that head coach Davide Ancelotti is likely to implement one change in the starting lineup that secured victory last week, while keeping the defense intact with Nathan Ngoy and Alexsandro continuing their partnership at the center.
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The anticipated change occurs in midfield, where Ethan Mbappé could move into a more offensive position on the right flank, potentially relegating Ngal’ayel Mukau to the bench. Consequently, Benjamin André is expected to join Nabil Bentaleb in midfield, while Olivier Giroud will continue to lead the attack and captain the team.
Lille likely XI vs PSG:
Berke Özer – Tiago Santos, Nathan Ngoy, Alexsandro, Romain Perraud – Nabil Bentaleb, Benjamin André – Ethan Mbappé, Hakan Haraldsson, Başar Özal – Olivier Giroud.
GFFN | Liam Wraith
Lille are aiming to make it two wins from two to start the Ligue 1 season as they face the difficult task of hosting the champions on Friday evening as PSG come to town. Les Dogues got their season off to the perfect start last time out with a comprehensive 2-0 victory against Angers.
L’Équipe understands that Davide Ancelotti is set to make one change to his team that were victorious in their opening game of the season. The defence is set to remain unchanged with Nathan Ngoy and Alexsandro resuming their partnership at the heart of defence.
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Ancelotti’s one change is set to come in midfield. Ethan Mbappé could be set to operate in a more attacking role from the right flank which should see Ngal’ayel Mukau drop to the bench. As a result, Benjamin André is set to start alongside Nabil Bentaleb in midfield. Olivier Giroud will continue to lead the line and captain the side.
Lille likely XI vs PSG:
Berke Özer – Tiago Santos, Nathan Ngoy, Alexsandro, Romain Perraud – Nabil Bentaleb, Benjamin André – Ethan Mbappé, Hakan Haraldsson, Başar Özal – Olivier Giroud.
GFFN | Liam Wraith
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