Ligue 1: AS Saint-Étienne Take on Lens in Sixth Matchday Clash
AS Saint-Étienne and RC Lens face off in the sixth round of Ligue 1 this weekend, with both sides eager to secure valuable points as the season gathers pace.
Saint-Étienne head coach has made a notable change to the midfield, starting Ismaël Diomandé in place of Jérémy Clément. The team will line up with Stéphane Ruffier guarding the goal, protected by a back four comprising François Clerc, Yohan Mollo, and the experienced duo of Pogba and Bayal Sall. The midfield trio will see Diomandé joined by Cohade and Lemoine, while the attacking line is spearheaded by Gradel and Erding.
Lens, meanwhile, remain confident in their attacking options, with coach Antoine Kombouaré handing a starting role to Coulibaly, who will be supported upfront by Touzghar. The team will be marshalled by captain Riou in goal, backed by defenders Cavaré, Kantari, Landre, and Baal. The midfield includes Le Moigne, Valdivia, and Cyprien, while Chavarria provides additional support in attack.
Both teams have benches packed with capable substitutes, including Saint-Étienne’s experienced keeper Moulin and attacking options Saint-Maximin and Van Wolfswinkel, while Lens can call on Ba, El Jadeyaoui, and Gbamin among others.
This encounter promises to be a competitive battle as Saint-Étienne look to maintain their position in the upper half of the table, while Lens aim to climb the standings after a mixed start to the campaign.
