RC Lens to Face PSG in Season Opener Following Major Changes
RC Lens, the winners of the Coupe de France, are set to compete against Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain in the season opener tonight. The team has undergone significant changes following their narrow finish behind PSG in the Ligue 1 title race, notably with the appointment of new manager Dino Toppmöller and several new signings.
Fans could see multiple players make their debuts off the bench, although L’Équipe anticipates that only two will earn their first start in the match. The exit of Malang Sarr has left a gap in the left position of the back three, and new signing Maik Nawrocki from Celtic will likely step into that role tonight.
In the midfield, Michaël Cuisance is expected to debut following his transfer from Hertha BSC. Another newcomer, Saud Abdulhamid, is on track to be included in the squad, having spent last season on loan at Lens before securing a permanent move this summer.
Lens Likely Line-Up Against PSG
Robin Risser; Maik Nawrocki, Ismaël Ganiou, Kyllian Antonio; Matthieu Udol, Michaël Cuisance, Andrija Bulatović, Saud Abdulhamid; Abdallah Sima, Odsonne Édouard, Florian Thauvin. (L’Éq)
Coupe de France winners RC Lens are set to take on Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain in the French curtain-raiser tonight. It’s been all change for Les Sang et Or since they ran PSG close in the Ligue 1 title race, with a new manager, Dino Toppmöller and a host of new signings.
There could be debuts for multiple players off the bench, while L’Équipe expects that only two will be given their first start. The departure of Malang Sarr leaves a void on the left of the back three, which new signing Maik Nawrocki from Celtic will be given the chance to fill tonight.
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In midfield, Michaël Cuisance should be given his debut following his move from Hertha BSC. Another new signing, Saud Abdulhamid, is expected to be on the teamsheet, albeit the Saudi Arabian international spent last season on loan at Lens before making his move permanent in the summer.
Lens likely line-up v PSG
Robin Risser; Maik Nawrocki, Ismaël Ganiou, Kyllian Antonio; Matthieu Udol, Michaël Cuisance, Andrija Bulatović, Saud Abdulhamid; Abdallah Sima, Odsonne Édouard, Florian Thauvin. (L’Éq)
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