Lille-Venice, the probable formations of the friendly match

The summer preparation of the Venice, which after the convincing 2-5 success over Beerschot is preparing to face the Lille in the second leg of the tour between Belgium and France. The appointment is set for Wednesday, Aug. 6, at 5 p.m:00, at the Area De Luchin Grande Rue in Camphin-en-Pévèle, headquarters of the French team.

Reduced from relegation to Serie B, the orange-and-greens face this phase of the preseason with the stated goal of returning to the top flight immediately. After the first victories against Torres and Dolomiti Bellunesi, and the good test against Beerschot, the challenge against Lille represents a higher level test.

This is also a significant test for the hosts: Bruno Genesio‘s team has already faced two tough opponents such as Borussia Dortmund and Como, and aims to break in the mechanisms ahead of the start of Ligue 1.

Venice’s tour will continue on Saturday Aug. 9 at 3 p.m:00 in Belgium, with the friendly against Royal Union Tubize-Braine, scheduled at the Stadium at Allée des Sports in Tubize.

Probable lineups

Lille (4-2-3-1): Chevalier; Meunier, Diakité, Ribeiro, Burlet; Bouaddì, André; Broholm, Haraldsson, Fernandez-Pardo; Giroud
Coach: Bruno Genesio

Venice (3-5-2): Plizzari; Candela, Korac, Franjic; Bjarkason, Doumbia, Nicolussi Caviglia, Busio, Haps; Yeboah, Adorante
Coach: Giovanni Stroppa