Despite a season that doesn’t turn out to be bright, the RC Lens team is showing an encouraging dynamic, having recorded three victories in the last four days of Ligue 1, even surpassing the performance of clubs such as Olympique de Marseille, OGC Nice and LOSC. If a European qualification remains mathematically possible, it is no longer considered a priority objective by the Lensian leadership. Attention is now focused on the conclusion of the current season in the best possible conditions, while at the same time initiating the preparation of the next exercise, which implies a rotation of the workforce favouring the players integrated into the project in the long term.

The Lens attack is affected by changes, notably with M’Bala Nzola, who, following a disciplinary sanction, could be relegated to the substitutes’ bench. The team will be attentive to the performance of some players, including Goduine Koyalipou, whose overall performance is considered disappointing despite his goal against AS Saint-Etienne. The game against the Stade de Reims is expected to be crucial, especially since the latter will move with a considerably weakened defence, Cédric Kipré being suspended and Joseph Okumu injured.

The Reims Stadium, deprived of its key players in defense, will have to rely on alternatives, including Abdoul Koné, little used this season, and Malcolm Jeng, winter recruit. Luka Elsner’s acting successor could consider a strategic repositioning of Mory Gbane, a defensive medium. Given these circumstances, RC Lens has a favourable opportunity to win and achieve the 51-point goal, ensuring a more serene end of the season.