Sima's absence highlights Lens's 23-man squad list for Sporting

Racing Club de Lens released on Tuesday the list of 23 players called up for the meeting with Sporting, a match that corresponds to the second matchday of the Champions League group stage.

Absence of Sima and attacking options

Among the highlights, the absence of Abdallah Sima, who missed the meeting due to muscle problems.

Conversely, the forward Franjo Ivanovic, on loan from Benfica, and the Portuguese under‑21 international Mezian Soares were included in the squad selected by manager Yannick Cahuzac.

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The goalkeepers called up are Gorgelin and Risser. In the defensive line, Aguilar, Celik, Baidoo, Udol, Todibo, Skóras, Abdulhamid, Ganiou and Sagnan appear.

The midfielders selected are Bulatovic, Titraoui, Haidara and Cuisance. Up front, the list includes Sotoca, Hazard, Thauvin, Édouard, Kadile, Franjo Ivanovic and Mezian Soares.

The announcement was posted on the club's Twitter and the information first appeared on Bola na Rede, reinforcing Lens's preparation for the clash scheduled for 18:45.