Metz are going up against the opposing visitors RC Lens at Stade Saint-Symphorien in the Ligue 1 meeting on Friday, and our team has the latest predicted line ups and news on player availability.
Metz will be hoping to bounce back here after a 4-3 Ligue 1 loss in their previous game against Brest. In all likelihood, Les Grenats will possibly employ a 4-3-3 formation in the match featuring Alexandre Oukidja, Koffi Kouao, Ismael Traore, Fali Cande, Matthieu Udol, Lamine Camara, Kevin N'Doram, Arthur Atta, Ablie Jallow, Georges Mikautadze and Didier Lamkel Ze.
There aren’t many selection issues, with just one fitness concern for the Metz boss László Bölöni to contend with from an otherwise fully-primed set of players. Ablie Jallow won’t play.
Possible Metz team against RC Lens
In their last game, RC Lens drew 1-1 in the Ligue 1 tie with Havre AC. We are inclined to think that Les Artésiens will likely make use of a 3-4-2-1 system, going with Brice Samba, Jonathan Gradit, Kevin Danso, Facundo Medina, Ruben Aguilar, P. Frankowski, Andy Diouf, Neil El Aynaoui, Florian Sotoca, David Costa and Elye Wahi.
Lens boss Franck Haise has some current player fitness concerns. Jimmy Cabot (Cruciate ligament tear) and Salis Abdul Samed (Injury to the ankle) won’t be making appearances.
Likely RC Lens lineup
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