Toppmöller rotates as Haidara and Hazard start vs Lorient
Lens coach Dino Toppmöller makes changes: Thorgan Hazard and Amadou Haidara are in the starting XI vs Lorient.
With a busy schedule looming, Lens coach Dino Toppmöller has opted to rotate ahead of the Lorient visit, this Saturday at 17:15 (according to L’Équipe). The move is also driven by the fact that the team must navigate three matches in eight days, highlighted by the trip to Prague to face Slavia on Thursday in the Champions League.
Rotation in the XI
As L’Équipe reports, Thorgan Hazard and Amadou Haidara are named starters, along with Ruben Aguilar, who also comes into the first XI.
Defensive adjustments
In terms of tactical structure, Matthieu Udol is expected to operate within a back three, while Michal Skoras should take the left-past/left-side role in the system, the outlet adds.
The big question is whether these changes keep Lens competitive immediately—right as the Champions League trip to Prague takes center stage.
Lens
ToulouseSaturday 21 November · 14:45Kick-off, where to watch and line-ups →How Lens are doing
Latest results
Which team do you support?
An hour before every match we email you the kick-off time and where to watch, and the final score at full time. Free.
Make your predictions for LaLiga, the Champions League and more, and compete with your friends on TuFutbolero.
Sign up