Lille predicted XI vs Strasbourg: Edon Zhegrova benched while Rémy Cabella starts

Lille OSC will be in desperate need to arrest their recent slide. Four losses in a row across all competitions has been a worrying trend for new manager Bruno Génésio and already there are a couple of concerns about his job safety if this run continues. 

Edon Zhegrova drops to the bench as Lille host RC Strasbourg Alsace. Rémy Cabella who started Lille’s first three games in this campaign makes his return to the starting lineup. The experienced Frenchman who came off the bench during the midweek defeat to Sporting CP had provided the only bit of threat that Les Dogues conjured up during their Champions League tie. 

Tiago Santos returns to the line-up. Génésio had gone with a more defensive formation for the trip to Lisbon. However, the wingback will once again be called upon. Génésio remains without Hákon Arnar Haraldsson after his injury while Ethan Mbappé looks to be a step closer to full recovery – although he won’t make today’s squad. 

Lille likely lineup v Strasbourg

Lucas Chevalier, Alexsandro, Bafodé Diakité, Thomas Meunier; Gabriel Gudmundsson, André Gomes, Benjamin André, Tiago Santos; Angel Gomes, Jonathan David, Rémy Cabella. (L’Éq) 

GFFN | Nick Hartland