Luis Enrique isn’t known for playing it safe, except perhaps when he’s away from the dugout. The Spanish coach could practically field his youth prospects, given that he considers the Ligue 1 title “99.9% secured” following the recent win over Brest. However, as the Champions League finalists prepare for their rescheduled Matchday 29 clash against Lens, they will have to do so without seven key players.

A tactical puzzle for Luis Enrique

The capital club has released a medical update confirming that several stars will be sidelined for the trip. The list of unavailable players features Lee Kang-in, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Achraf Hakimi, Lucas Chevalier, and Quentin Ndjantou. This significant wave of injuries might give Lens a shred of optimism in the championship race, though realistically, only a 15-0 scoreline would truly reopen the battle for the top spot.