Valencia (Spain) (AFP)
Lille coach Christophe Galtier has chosen to line up his striker Loïc Rémy, in the surprise absence of Jonathan Ikoné, in the eleven star who must win in Valencia to continue to hope in the Champions League, Tuesday (21:00) .
The former Lyonnais had scored a double during his last visit to the stadium of Mestalla, in 2018, then under the colors of Getafe.
The young blue Jonathan Ikoné, scorer in the first leg (1-1), does not appear on the scoresheet. He reportedly suffered a minor car accident on Monday, according to RMC Sport.
Valencia side, Albert Celades has chosen to surprise the midfield, starting the young South Korean Lee Kang-in (18 years). He had had less than 60 minutes of play in C1 this season.
The Frenchmen Kevin Gameiro and Elaquim Mangala are substitutes at the start of this crucial match for both teams. The Valencians seek their qualification, when the Losc, last in the pool, must win to hope at least the third place that would return in the Europa League.
Valencia: Cillessen - Gaya, Paulista, Garay, Wass - Kondogbia, Cape Parejo, KA Lee - Cherychev, Rodrigo, Mr. Gomez
Lille: Maignan - Soumaoro, Cast iron (cap), Gabriel - Celik, Soumaré, Andre, Bradaric - Remy, Osimhen, Yazici
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