After losing the Championelle to Montpellier Herault, it is expected that few players will leave Les Rogues in the upcoming Mercato
LOSC Lille were crowned the champions of French football when they managed to edge past Olympique Marseille in 2010/2011 campaign. Although Les Doges failed to achieve the same remarkable feat in recently-concluded 2011/2012 Ligue 1 season, the performance
of the three-time champions of France in the campaign was indeed impressive
Despite failing to win the title, Rudi Garcia’s side managed to end the season in podium position and thus ensured their place in the next edition of lucrative Champions League. Under the tutelage of Rudi Garcia, a former Lille player himself, LOSC have
progressed rapidly.
After taking the reins of Stade Lille-Metropole side, the former Saint-Etienne manager turned Lille into genuine title contenders. Under his guardianship, LOSC Lille won the Ligue 1 title in 2012/2011 season.
Les Doges continued 2011/2012 season with the same passion and flair. Until the very end, Lille were contesting for the Ligue 1 title. However, in the end they just felt short of their pre-set targets. The Mastiffs ended the season on 74 points, five behind
second-placed Paris Saint-Germain.
In Champions League, LOSC Lille failed to deliver. Despite string of promising performances against the likes of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 Milan and CSKA Moscow, Lille failed to go through the group stages of the competition.
And now it is expected that some of the key players will leave the 2010/2011 champions in the upcoming Mercato.
Bettor.com now takes a look at players who are likely to leave LOSC Lille this summer.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Eden-Hazard-c11863
Age: 21
Position: Midfielder
Nationality: Belgian
2011-12 SEASON STATS
Appearances: 38
Goals: 20
Assists: 15
One of the most promising talents French football has ever produced is set to bid farewell to Ligue 1. A product of Lille youth academy, Hazard has made 145 league appearances for the Les Rogues. The 21-year-old has attracted a lot of interest from almost
every top European club. However, English club http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 are the front runners in the race to attain the services of the midfielder as the player himself has declared that he would be joining the European Champions next season.
Departure of the top scorer of the club would be a big blow for Lille who would by vying for the Championelle next season. And it will be really hard for Rudi Garcia to replace such a talent who helped Lille become genuine title contenders.
However, LOSC Lille are set to receive around 40 million Euros for their star player and they could sign two or three world class players to fill the void.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mathieu-Debuchy-c24682
Age: 26
Position: Defender
Nationality: French
2011-12 SEASON STATS
Appearances: 32
Goals: 5
Assists: 1
The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899 international has been one of the most consistent players for Rudi Garcia’s side in last couple of years. Product of LOSC Lille famous youth academy, Debuchy has appeared for Les Dogues in 218 league matches. Currently he is the first-choice right-back
for the national team as well. So far he has made 4 appearances for Laurent Blanc’s side.
Spanish side http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Valencia-c40863 and English side Newcastle united are keen to sign the player who has so much to offer.
Aurelien Chedjou
Age: 26
Position: Defender
Nationality: French/Cameroonian
2011-12 SEASON STATS
Appearances: 27
Goals: 5
Assists: 0
One of the most integral part of Lille defence, Aurelien Chedjou is likely leave Les Dogues in the upcoming Mercato.
The 26-year-old defender has made 120 league appearances for the club. Likely departure of the defender will surely hurt Lille hopes of recapturing the Championelle from Montpellier.
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