Lille predicted XI v KI Klaksvik: 16-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi to start, Jonathan David out
France U17 international Ayyoub Bouaddi (16) is set to once again start for Lille OSC as they look to secure their place in the knockout stages of the UEFA Europa Conference League. They are one point ahead of Slovan Bratislava going into Thursday’s match against KI Klaksvik.
Bouaddi may only be 16, but he is now set for his third start in European competition. He is expected to start alongside Benjamin André in the midfield, whilst Nabil Bentaleb looks set to be rested. The former SCO Angers midfielder would be suspended should he pick up another yellow card.
Lille will be without Jonathan David, who is suffering from a calf injury. The Canadian international, who has recently experienced a return to form, could also miss the weekend match against Paris Saint-Germain. Ivan Cavaleiro is also absent from Paulo Fonseca’s side.
Vito Mannone; Ismaily, Samuel Umtiti, Leny Yoro, Tiago Santos; Ayyoub Bouaddi, Benjamin André; Hákon Arnar Haraldsson; Rémy Cabella, Edon Zhegrova; Yusuf Yazici. (L’Éq)
GFFN | Luke Entwistle
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