Strasbourg seem to be moving through the gears under Julien Stéphan. The hosts have won three of four and are looking sharper by the day. Lille quietly turned in a determined performance against Reims in the week, but it's clear that their too-thin squad is struggling through what is a busy period. 2:0
Dimitri Liénard could return on the left flank for the hosts. Adrien Thomasson and Kévin Gameiro seem to be battling for one spot behind the in-form strike partnership of Diallo and Ajorque; look for the veteran to be back on the bench after 90 minutes on Wednesday. It's difficult to say how the visitors will approach this, as they'll likely have one eye on Wednesday's visit from RB Salzburg. Reinildo and Zeki Çelik are among those likely to return to the eleven, while Tiago Djalo could allow José Fonte some rest. Xeka's return from suspension should see the Portuguese back in central midfield.
Dimitri Liénard could return on the left flank for the hosts. Adrien Thomasson and Kévin Gameiro seem to be battling for one spot behind the in-form strike partnership of Diallo and Ajorque; look for the veteran to be back on the bench after 90 minutes on Wednesday. It's difficult to say how the visitors will approach this, as they'll likely have one eye on Wednesday's visit from RB Salzburg. Reinildo and Zeki Çelik are among those likely to return to the eleven, while Tiago Djalo could allow José Fonte some rest. Xeka's return from suspension should see the Portuguese back in central midfield.
Strasbourg seem to be moving through the gears under Julien Stéphan. The hosts have won three of four and are looking sharper by the day. Lille quietly turned in a determined performance against Reims in the week, but it's clear that their too-thin squad is struggling through what is a busy period. 2:0