Lens predicted XI v OGC Nice: Samson Baidoo out, Allan Saint-Maximin on the bench
RC Lens will be missing centre-back Samson Baidoo due to injury as they prepare for the Coupe de France final against OGC Nice. Coach Pierre Sage will have to rely on an inexperienced defense, with Kyllian Antonio expected to start. The team has depth in midfield and attack, which may influence starting positions.
- ▪Samson Baidoo is out with an injury for the Coupe de France final.
- ▪Pierre Sage will field an inexperienced defense alongside Malang Sarr and Ismaelo Ganiou.
- ▪Wesley Said is expected to start over Allan Saint-Maximin on the left.
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