Lens host Como at the Bollaert-Delelis Stadium in the fourth round of the Champions League league phase, with kickoff scheduled for 9 p.m. The French side are looking to bounce back from their derby defeat to Lille and earn a second European victory this season, after beating Slavia Prague. A win would give Lens a chance to climb the standings and return to a playoff position.
Como, coached by Cesc Fabregas, have won two of their first three Champions League matches. Florian Thauvin captains Lens and is named in attack alongside Hazard and Ivanovic.
Lens are expected to start Risser; Antonio, Baidoo and Udol; Aguilar, Cuisance, Haidara and Skoras; Thauvin, Hazard and Ivanovic. Yannick Cahuzac is the coach.
Como’s listed lineup is Butez; Couto, Ramon, Kempf and Valle; Perrone and Milla; Da Cunha, Paz and Caqueret; Douvikas. Da Cunha is captain, and Fabregas is the coach. Norwegian referee Rohit Saggi will officiate.
Sources: Le Monde Sport.