Bruno Genesio announced that Gaetan Perrin might make a starting appearance for Lille OSC during their UEFA Europa League playoff against Crvena Zvezda, despite concerns regarding his fitness for a full 90 minutes. The former AJ Auxerre forward could play a crucial role as Lille faces a challenging match with several key players sidelined.
Lille’s injury woes extend beyond Perrin, with Alexsandro unavailable for selection. Thomas Meunier, Ethan Mbappé, Hamza Igamane, and Isame Sahraoui are all dealing with injuries, further complicating the team’s lineup. Additionally, André Gomes will not participate, as he approaches an exit from the club, rumored to be heading to Major League Soccer. Marius Broholm will miss out due to ineligibility, although Noah Edjouma is set to return after a brief spell on the sidelines due to injury.
In light of these absences, Lille is expected to line up against Crvena Zvezda with Berke Ozer in goal, supported by defenders Romain Perraud, Aissa Mandi, Chancel Mbemba, and Ayyoub Bouaddi. The midfield will feature Benjamin André and Hakon Arnar Haraldsson, while Matias Fernandez-Pardo, Gaetan Perrin, and Félix Correia will take on attacking duties, led by Olivier Giroud in the forward position.
This match presents an opportunity for Lille to showcase their resilience despite the challenges posed by injuries, and the team will be hoping for a strong performance as they pursue success in the Europa League.