Ligue 1 Preview: Paris Saint-Germain vs. RC Lens
Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain’s primary objective this season was to qualify for the UEFA Champions League, and Les Parisiens are on the right track so far. Currently placed second in the league table, PSG are putting a genuine title challenge as
they trail league leaders, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lille-OSC-c39800, by five points.
Les Rouge-et-Bleu were not at their best last weekend, as they were beaten by third placed http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Stade-Rennais-FC-c40612 by a 1–0 score line. PSG manager, Antoine Kombouare, was disappointed with his side as they struggled to create any openings.
Kombouare’s side are enjoying playing at Parc des Princes, as they have lost only twice in their 11 home matches. PSG have acquired 37 points so far in the season and tie the points tally with RC Lens. Les Parisiens have an overall record of 22 played, 10
won, 2 drawn, and 5 lost.
PSG will take on struggling http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/RC-Lens-c40322 on Saturday at Parc des Princes. Kombouare will be looking regain the lost momentum necessary to challenge the league leaders with a victory in the upcoming game.
RC Lens
Les Sang et Or finished 11th in the league last season. The fans expected the team to better their standings this season, but they have been left praying for the team’s survival in the top flight. Lens have been struggling throughout the season
and consequently, they have become a strong contender for relegation.
The club started this season with Jean-Guy Wallemme in charge of the squad. However, after a string of poor results, Wallemme left the club with mutual consent. Lens management handed Laszlo Boloni the task of steering the team clear of relegation.
Lens face all sorts of problems when playing away from Stade Felix Bollaert. They have claimed a single win from their 10 away matches. Boloni side has an overall record of 22 played, 5 won, 8 drawn and 9 lost.
Going into this crucial game, Boloni knows that chances of his team getting a result are rather bleak.
“For me, PSG are the best team I have seen this season. They are stronger than Lille and if they do not win the title I think it will be a failure for them. They have great power offensively with players who are physically, technically and tactically very
strong”, the tactician concluded.
Team News
Paris Saint-German
PSG will be missing their winger, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ludovic-Giuly-c22617, as he is suspended. Striker Peguy Luyindula is also not certain if he would be able to play against Lens, as he sustained a pelvis injury at Martigues.
RC Lens
Les Sang et Or manager will look to improvise his starting eleven as Sidi Yaya Keita, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Samba-Sow-c32310 will watch from the stands as he sits out his suspension.
Players to watch
PSG striker, Nene is in supreme foam this season, as he has netted 13 goals for his side in 21 appearances.
Les Sang gloves man, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vedran-Runje-c35951, will be the key player if his side wants to bag a point in this fixture.
Prediction
Les Parisiens are playing superbly this season. They have not tasted defeat in their last five encounters against Lens. It will be an easy 2 – 0 win for the home side.
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