Despite earlier uncertainties about his availability for the match against Sochaux, Pape Souaré, the Senegalese international, has been included in the Lille squad for the game. Souaré had been experiencing discomfort in his heel during the week, raising doubts about his participation.
However, despite the setback against Nice in their previous match, Lille managed to maintain their third position in the Ligue 1 standings. Yet, they have yet to secure a victory in the league in 2014. Coach René Girard is determined to put an end to this winless streak and will be relying on Souaré’s presence to bolster the team against Sochaux.