Lyon – Lille: 28th January 2017

Olympique Lyonnais (4th)

The team coached by Bruno Genesio began at the end of October chase teams from the top. Things were complicated camp lyonezilor until then, many unavailability stopping him in the beginning of the season to express their true value.

Lyon was prevented only twice in the last three months: 1-2 vs. Vs PSG 2-3 Caen. Otherwise, the line wins (8)! The most important success in this period was checked entuziasmantul 3-1 on “Stade Louis II” in front of the current leader, AS Monaco. Good form through which Lacazette & co. It was confirmed late last week when OL was imposed in the derby against Marseille (3-1) at the end of a very spectacular game.

If we were to limit ourselves only to the parties on “Parc Olympique Lyonnais”, then we can not ignore the fact that his band has raised the Genesio including defensive point of view, receiving a single goal in the previous three stages.

OL was removed at 6 points pursuer. Thus, the pressure of losing a European Cup place is gone for now, the main goal is now to reduce the distance that separates it from PSG, Nice and AS Monaco. In order to achieve the objectives, the club Lyon has been very active lately, managing to buy the Memphis Depay him from Manchester United for $ 16 million. Dutch footballer has already begun training with his new team, he is expected to debut on French soil this weekend.

Lille OSC (14th)

Statistics showing that team in Nord-Pas de Calais region lost one game in the last eight stages we could make you believe that it is going through a good period. Of course, is appreciated not return lost (1-1 vs. 0-0 vs. Saint-Etienne and Dijon) given that there are many availabilities, but the program has benefited a somewhat Lille, opponents encountered in the new Faced year and other major difficulties.

Fate seems not to take the “Les Dogues” and at the end of this week. Lyon is a band of a different caliber. In addition, Lille not break the fair mouth when evolving on foreign land, winning one match away from home in the current campaign.

It should be noted that Patrick Collot, the current head coach, it was replaced by Frederic Antonetti tour match between Lille and Lyon (0-1). The club management has not had the patience to coach a team that had led the European Cup in the previous season. Desired revitalization occurred fairly quickly: three wins and a draw in the first four matches under new command strategist. Unfortunately Villeneuve d’Ascq for the fans, then over is likely to be quite small fast too soon because their lot is decimated. Bissouma, Kone, Mendyl, Obbadi and SLIT are the African Cup, while Lopes Mendes Mavuba and are faced with serious medical problems.

Lille was far from uncomfortable band of last season. Big problems in offense (fourth worst attack in Ligue 1) and a defense that rarely ends parties without receiving blank, “Dogs” have changed the priorities: a team that target a new presence in Europe League, into one that is fighting to avoid relegation.

Probable Teams:

Also remember his absences from camp hosts: Ghezzal and N’Koulou are African Cup and Darder and Diakhaby are injured.

Lyon (4-2-3-1): Lopes – Morel, Yanga-Mbiwa, Mammana, Rafael – Tolisso, Gonalons – Valbuena, Fekir, Cornet – Lacazette

Lille (3-4-1-2): Enyeama – Soumaoro, Basa, Beria – Corchez Amadou, Sankhare, Palmieri – Lopes – Benz, De Preville