Thauvin in lineup, Baturina out: Lens vs Como, League Phase round

The official line‑ups for the Lens‑Como match, valid for the fourth round of the Champions League Phase, have been announced. Striker Thauvin starts from the beginning, while defender Baturina remains on the bench; the decision on Nico Paz is at the centre of attention.

If Lens secures three points, Cesc Fabregas could jeopardise qualification for the playoffs, but he will have to face a tough side led by Yannick Cahuzac, who took over from Toppmoller in mid‑September and until last year was a contender for the Ligue 1 title with PSG.

Lens lines up in a 3‑4‑2‑1 with Risser in goal, defenders Antonio, Baidoo and Udol, midfielders Aguilar, Cuisance, Thauvin, Haidar and Skoras, and forwards Ivanovic and Hazard; on the bench we have Gurtner, Gorgelin, Celik, Bulatovic, Sotoca, Titraoui, Todibo, Abdulhamid, Gradit, Kadile, Sagnan and Mesloub Soares, under the direction of Yannick Cahuzac.

Como responds with a 4‑2‑3‑1: goalkeeper Butez, defenders Couto, Ramon, Kempf and Valle, midfielders Milla and Perrone, three attacking midfielders Da Cunha, Nico Paz and Caqueret, and striker Douvikas; on the bench are Ginelli, Sanchez, Dossena, Kaiki Bruno, Baturina, Ricci, Smolcic, Liberali, Grilli and Papaccioli, coached by Cesc Fabregas.