Lens-Roma, the probable formations of the friendly

Reduced by successes against Kaiserslautern (1-0) and Cannes (3-0), Roma continues its preseason with another international friendly, this time at home to Lens at Bollaert-Delelis Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. For the Giallorossi it is a more probing test than the previous two, being the ‘Sang et Or’ in the French top flight.

In the two previous friendlies, the offensive talents of Evan Ferguson stood out for Roma: the ’former Brighton man scored against both Kaiserslautern and Cannes, and is one of the likely starters in Saturday’s match. On the flanks there is still room for Wesley and Angeliño, while Mancini, Ndicka and Hermoso will make up the three-man defense.

On the other hand, Lens is coming off a satisfactory preseason in terms of results: draws, both 2-2, against Boulogne and Standard Liege were followed by 5-1 victories against Dunkirk, 2-1 against Metz and 3-1 against Wolverhampton. In the latter match Deiver Machado, a left flanker on the Colombian national team’s tour, scored twice.

Probable lineups

LENS (4-2-3-1): Gurtner; Udol, Sarr, Baidoo, Machado; Thomasson, Sylla; Guilavogui, Bermont, Sotoca; Satriano. All: Sage.

ROMA (3-4-2-1): Vasquez; Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso; Wesley, Cristante, Koné, Angeliño; Soulé, Pisilli; Ferguson. All: Gasperini.