French Cup 2024-2025: Lille-Dunkerque, likely lineups

Lille-Dunkerque, the probable formations

Genesio’s Lille, fresh from its Champions League success against Feyenoord and recent 4-1 win over St. Etienne, faces Ligue 2 team Dunkirk in the round of 16 of the French Cup. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium. The Dogues are aiming for the quarterfinals of the French Cup, while the guests, fourth in the league, are looking for a feat in the cup, where the best result è the semifinal in 1929.

The home team will take the field with a 4-2-3-1: Chevalier between the posts, Diakité and Ribeiro will be the two central defenders. In midfield, space will be given to Mukau and Andre Gomes, while on the three-quarter will act; Angel Gomes. The'only point will be; Jonathan David.

The visiting team responds with a 4-1-4-1: Linguet and Abner will be the two full-backs, with Kondo and Sangante as the central pair. In the midfield will act; Queiros, who will act as a screen in front of the defense, while on the high outsides will play Rivera and Yassine.

Probable lineups

Lille (4-2-3-1):Chevalier; Mandi, Diakité, Ribeiro, Gudmundsson; Mukau, Andre Gomes; Cabella, Angel Gomes, Haraldsson; David. Coach: Genesio.

Dunkerque (4-1-4-1): Ortola; Linguet, Sangante, Kondo, Abner; Queiros; Rivera, Pitu, Bardeli, Yassine; Courtet. Coach: Castro.