Bruno Génésio has revealed his frustration with Lille OSC’s inactivity in the transfer market ahead of the start of the season, and the squad ahead of the campaign opener against Stade Brestois fe...
Bruno Génésio has revealed his frustration with Lille OSC’s inactivity in the transfer market ahead of the start of the season, and the squad ahead of the campaign opener against Stade Brestois feels like a work in progress.
Berke Özer only completed his move to Lille three days ago, but will already be thrown into the starting lineup as the new no. 1, following Lucas Chevalier’s move to Paris Saint-Germain. Génésio is without any of his three right-backs after Tiago Santos’s return from an ACL injury was delayed by a sore throat, meaning the youth prospect Ousmane Touré has been drafted into the role.
Despite the problems, there is still excitement around this Lille squad, particularly in the number nine role. All eyes will be on Olivier Giroud as the 2018 World Cup winner marks his return to Ligue 1 thirteen years after leaving for Arsenal.
Lille likely lineup v Brest
Berke Özer; Romain Perraud, Alexsandro, Nathan Ngoy, Ousmane Touré; Ayyoub Bouaddi, Benjamin André, Ngal’ayel Mukau; Matias Fernandez-Pardo, Olivier Giroud, Hákon Arnar Haraladsson. (L’Éq)
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