The poster: Lille-PSG

After Monday's elimination in the Coupe de France by Nice on penalties (0-0, 6-5 pens), PSG tackles another shock on Sunday (8:45 p.m.), crucial in its preparation for the Champions League summit scheduled for 15 February against Real Madrid.

If Losc (11th, 32 pts) is far from the standards of its crazy 2020-21 season, it remains a far from trivial rival for PSG.

On the way to the Parc des Princes, Paris had been led until the 74th minute before overturning the match (2-1).

And in August, the Parisians sank during the Champions Trophy in Tel Aviv (1-0), after taking only one point in two matches against Lille in the Championship last season.

The joy of Lille, after their victory, 1-0 against Paris Saint-Germain, during the Champions Trophy, August 1, 2021 in Tel Aviv EMMANUEL DUNAND AFP / Archives

If coach Mauricio Pochettino "continues to see things with optimism", this is no longer the case for the supporters, whose "patience has its limits", as launched by the Collectif ultras Paris (CUP) on the networks. social this week.

Between injuries (Neymar, Ramos, Wijnaldum), international windows (CAN, South America), Lionel Messi's poor form and caution vis-à-vis the physical condition of Kylian Mbappé, Paris arrives without bearings against the men by Jocelyn Gourvennec.

The player: Ndombélé bounces back in Lyon

Lyon recruits at work?

In addition to Romain Faivre, who faces one of his former clubs, AS Monaco, on Saturday (9 p.m.), Tanguy Ndombélé is putting on the OL costume on the Rock.

The midfielder on loan from Tottenham on the last day of the transfer window, Monday, chose to return to the Rhône, the place where he hatched at the highest level between 2017 and 2019.

"Lyon is not the easiest option for me. It's not easy to come back for three and a half months," the 25-year-old said on Wednesday before this "lightning mission", for which he feels physically 'ready' despite having zero playing time in London for almost a month.

Midfielder Tanguy Ndombélé, back in Lyon, during his official presentation on February 2, 2022 at Groupama Stadium in Décines-Charpieu Olivier CHASSIGNOLE AFP

Coach Peter Bosz must hope that his environment acclimatizes quickly, because OL are lagging behind: after their 2-1 victory on Tuesday against OM in a late match, Lyon (7th) has 34 points, against 40 in Marseille (3rd), and 33 in Monaco, the evening opponent.

The figure: 100%, stands full

The gauges, finished for good?

After a month of restrictions in the stands of Ligue 1, the 23rd day marks the return of supporters in large numbers to the stadium.

The government has lifted the gauge limiting access to sports arenas to 5,000 people, giving the French championship its first day of full stadiums in 2022. This notably gives Losc the opportunity on Sunday to fill the Pierre-Mauroy stadium for the royal visit. of PSG, and in Rennes to receive more support for the reception of the neighbor Brest.

Rennes supporters encourage their team against Nantes, during the 3rd day of Ligue 1, August 22, 2021 at Roazhon Park LOIC VENANCE AFP / Archives

The new health protocol adapted by the League at the start of the week incorporates this relaxation and also allows the reopening of parking lots intended for visiting supporters, with one exceptional case until February 15 inclusive: in certain stadiums where there are stands welcoming supporters standing, the clubs will have to negotiate with their local authorities.

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