Lille experienced a difficult start to the year with a 2-0 defeat to Saint-Etienne. Despite playing well for the first hour, Lille faded away after conceding the first goal. The coach, René Girard, expressed disappointment with the team’s performance, emphasizing the need to address the issues within the squad. Lille is currently in third place with 40 points, trailing PSG by 7 points, who also have a game in hand.