Lens predicted XI v Nantes: suspensions and injuries deprive Pierre Sage of key players | OneFootball

RC Lens will look to keep their toiling bid to pip Paris Saint-Germain to the Ligue 1 title on Friday night when they face FC Nantes, however, they must do so without several key players. 

The side that Pierre Sage will align will resemble something of a B-team. Lens are without Saud Abdulhamid, Mamadou Sangaré, and Adrien Thomasson due to suspension. The latter are the first-choice options in the heart of midfield. In their absence, it is Amadou Haidara and Andrija Bulatovic who are set to take their places.

There are two big-name absentees in the forward line, too. Les Sang et Or will be without Allan Saint-Maximin and Florian Thauvin, both due to injury. It means that Abdallah Sima is set to get the nod on the left and Florian Sotoca will play on the right. 

Lens likely line-up v Nantes

Robin Risser; Malang Sarr, Samson Baidoo, Ismaelo Ganiou; Matthieu Udol, Amadou Haidara, Andrija Bulatovic, Ruben Aguilar; Abdallah Sima, Odsonne Édouard, Florian Sotoca. (L’Éq)

GFFN | Luke Entwistle