RC Lens will welcome back Facundo Medina for their upcoming UEFA Europa League clash against Freiburg, but they will have to do without Kevin Danso, who is suspended for the match.
With Danso unavailable, RC Lens have several options to fill the void, but the leading candidate appears to be the less experienced Abdukodir Khusanov. Alternatively, they could turn to the versatile Ruben Aguilar or Massadio Haïdara to step in.
Meanwhile, Andy Diouf is expected to be left out of the midfield lineup after a lacklustre performance in the previous match against Freiburg. Salis Abdul Samed and Nampalys Mendy are vying to take his place, both having made notable contributions during the UEFA Champions League group stage matches.
Lens likely lineup v Freiburg
Brice Samba; Facundo Medina, Abdukodir Khusanov, Jonathan Gradit; Przemyslaw Frankowski, Salis Abdul Samed, Neil El-Aynaoui, Jhoanner Chavez; Wesley Saïd, Elye Wahi, Florian Sotoca. (L’Éq)