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- Lille will be without Angel Gomes following the Englishman's serious collision with Reims' Amadou Koné last weekend.
- Edon Zhegrova looks to return to the starting XI for Les Dogues after Mohammed Bayo started against Reims.
- Bruno Génésio has switched to a back three featuring the return of veteran Thomas Meunier.
Angers SCO- Justin-Noel Kalumba picked up an injury in Angers' final pre-season friendly against Bastia with a broken ankle.
- He joins a growing list of injuries at Angers including Jim Allevinah, who is yet to train with the side.
- Alexandre Dujeux will look to continue lining up youngster Sidiki Chérif up front with Abdelli.
- LIVE Text Commentary90+8'Abdelatif Kherradji is looking at his watch and immediately ends this match.90+8'No offside! Referee Abdelatif Kherradji points to the centre spot to indicate that the goal stands after the VAR review. That prompts big celebrations from the Lille players.90+7'Wait! Referee Abdelatif Kherradji has indicated he is going to review the Lille goal using VAR. It’s probably to see if there was an offside in the build-up.90+4'Goal! After receiving a sweet pass, Mohamed Bayo (Lille) unleashes a shot straight into the bottom right corner. Good team effort!90+2'Cedric Hountondji (Angers) commits a foul and Abdelatif Kherradji immediately signals a free kick.90The fourth official shows 5 min. of added time.90'The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Ayyoub Bouaddi (Lille) comes onto the pitch for Osame Sahraoui.89'Bruno Genesio prepares a substitution. Jonathan David is replaced by Mohamed Bayo (Lille).88'Esteban Lepaul (Angers) finds himself beyond the last defender, but the game is stopped by the referee after the linesman signals for offside.85'It's time for a substitution. Ibrahima Niane (Angers) comes on in place of Jacques Ekomie.84'Gabriel Gudmundsson (Lille) attempts to surprise the keeper with a shot from distance, but it lacks accuracy and goes high over the crossbar.83'A quickly taken corner by Lille.83'The Lille players can’t believe it after referee Abdelatif Kherradji signals NO PENALTY after the VAR review. Play to continue.83'It's been a while since that incident in the box, but the ref must have received some information as he makes the VAR signal. He's going to review that earlier penalty shout! What a chance for Lille.82'PENALTY APPEAL after Jonathan David (Lille) goes down under a challenge from the defender. All players chase the referee but he's not interested in the penalty claim. Play continues.82'Himad Abdelli (Angers) commits a rough challenge and Abdelatif Kherradji blows his whistle for a foul.78'We are about to witness a substitution. Emmanuel Biumla (Angers) is replacing Abdoulaye Bamba.78'The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Sidiki Cherif leaves the pitch and Esteban Lepaul (Angers) comes on.78'Bruno Genesio has decided to make a change. Tiago Santos (Lille) replaces Thomas Meunier.77'It will be a substitution. Ngalayel Mukau (Lille) is ready to enter the pitch as Hakon Arnar Haraldsson walks off.76'The current number of shots on target for both teams is 9:3.74'Sidiki Cherif (Angers) bursts into the box after a fine solo run. He looks up and tries to place a shot into the bottom right corner, but Lucas Chevalier makes a great save to deny him his moment of glory.71'Zinedine Ferhat (Angers) launches a powerful cross from the corner into the box, but the ball is intercepted by the defender.71'Carlens Arcus (Angers) sends a lofted cross into the box which is headed clear. Angers get a corner.68'Here is a change. Pierrick Capelle is going off and Alexandre Dujeux gives the last tactical orders to Zinedine Ferhat (Angers).68'Substitution. Ethan Mbappe will be replaced by Remy Cabella (Lille).66'What a chance that is! Hakon Arnar Haraldsson (Lille) wastes a huge opportunity as he receives a beautiful pass inside the box but is somehow only able to prod the ball onto the right post!65'Benjamin Andre (Lille) hasn't suffered any serious injury which would see him leave the pitch. He's back in the game now.63'Looks like Benjamin Andre (Lille) is struggling after picking up a knock. Hopefully he can run it off.63'This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Farid El Melali (Angers) was quite harsh and Abdelatif Kherradji didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.62'Sidiki Cherif (Angers) is adjudged to have been offside when making his run.59'Lille seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.56'A cross from a corner kick by Angers is too strong and the ball goes well out of play.55'Farid El Melali (Angers) picks up a pass and unleashes a strong shot from inside the box directed towards the right post, but the goalkeeper is equal to it! The referee points to the corner flag and Angers will take a corner.54'Thomas Meunier (Lille) receives a lofted pass and is given time inside the box to unleash a shot goalwards. The ball is directed towards the top of the net, but it lacks power and Yahia Fofana pulls off a comfortable save to thwart the effort.53'Lille failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.52'Ethan Mbappe (Lille) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him. The ball is out of play and the linesman points at the corner flag. Corner to Lille.50'Yassine Belkhdim (Angers) pings a header narrowly wide of the left post from around the penalty spot following a decent cross.49'Aissa Mandi (Lille) seems to be alright and is okay to carry on.47'Aissa Mandi (Lille) is writhing in pain and can now receive medical treatment after the referee signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.46'Alexandre Dujeux has decided to make a substitution during the half-time break. Farid El Melali comes on the pitch for Zinedine Ould Khaled (Angers).46'The second half has just started.45+3'The first half of today's match has just finished.45+3'Gabriel Gudmundsson (Lille) goes close to scoring with a shot from inside the box, but he drags his effort wide of the right post.45+1'Ethan Mbappe (Lille) receives a yellow card from the referee, but it seems like a very harsh decision.45There will be a minimum of 2 min. of added time.45'Hakon Arnar Haraldsson (Lille) takes the resulting free kick from the edge of the box. His effort heads for the bottom right corner, but Yahia Fofana denies him.43'Zinedine Ould Khaled (Angers) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Abdelatif Kherradji had an easy-decision to make.39'Ethan Mbappe (Lille) is the one to unleash a good effort towards the bottom right corner. His shot, however, is saved by the goalkeeper. What a save!37'Yahia Fofana leaps to collect the ball from the corner which was sent over by Hakon Arnar Haraldsson (Lille).37'Gabriel Gudmundsson (Lille) whips the ball into the penalty area, but one of the defenders is alert and spanks it away. Now Lille have a corner.34'Goal! Thomas Meunier (Lille) with a wonderful piece of finishing. He makes a yard for himself after a well-taken pass inside the box and strikes the ball into the bottom left corner.33'What a wasted opportunity by Gabriel Gudmundsson (Lille)! He creates himself some space inside the penalty box and unleashes a decent strike towards the left side of the goal, but Yahia Fofana makes an astonishing save to thwart him.30'Sidiki Cherif (Angers) makes a strong challenge and Abdelatif Kherradji blows for a foul.26'The percentage of ball possession is – 78:22.23'Bafode Diakite (Lille) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and left Abdelatif Kherradji no option but to blow his whistle.21'Gooal! No wait, it's been ruled out for offside. Gabriel Gudmundsson (Lille) disagrees, but the linesman is sure about his call.19'Ethan Mbappe (Lille) fires a shot at goal from a very promising position outside the penalty area, but it is blocked by a self-sacrificing defender.16'Osame Sahraoui (Lille) commits a foul during an attacking move.15'Osame Sahraoui (Lille) decides to strike the ball towards goal, but his effort fails to threaten the goalkeeper after being blocked by one of the defenders.13'Abdelatif Kherradji couldn't ignore the rough tackle by Thomas Meunier (Lille) and blew his whistle.11'Gabriel Gudmundsson (Lille) is able to continue to play.8'Gabriel Gudmundsson (Lille) is asking for medical treatment after picking up an injury.5'Thomas Meunier (Lille) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Yahia Fofana intercepts the ball.3'The Lille players are exchanging some short passes.1'The first half has started.The players are on the pitch and Angers will have the kick-off.Abdelatif Kherradji is introduced as the referee for today's match.Welcome to our live text coverage. We will try to provide you with a detailed image of what's happening on the pitch. There are only few moments left to the beginning of the match.