Lille denied Edon Zhegrova for the quarterback against Aston Villa

For their Europa League second leg against Aston Villa, Lille will have to do without a very important player in their squad. Edeon Ehegrova has lost for this meeting.

Fourth place in Ligue 1, Lille can win the Champions League despite the competition. The Mastiffs can get themselves a big bonus by qualifying at least for the semi-finals of the Europa Conference League. Especially this Thursday, the northern club beaten (1-2) in the first round by Aston Villa, will have to give an important return match.

But Paulo Fonseca, coach of LOSC, will not be able to rely on Edon Zhegrova, one of his best offensive weapons. The newly elected best player of March in Ligue 1 injured his ankle from the first match and is still not recovered.

Slope of injuries

In addition to the Kosovar international’s injury, Lille recorded a veritable carnage of injured players. Five players will not be present at the reception of the British club. Samuel Umtiti and Andrej Ilic are still recovering. Rafael Fernandes, for his part, was injured in the fourth part of the leg, while no information was given about the withdrawal of Ignacio Miramom. News confirmed by Paulo Fonseca himself in a press conference.

For tomorrow, Raf(ael Fernandes), Nacho (Ignacio Miramon), (Andrej) Ilic and Sam(uel Umtiti) are still injured. Edon (Zhegrova) is also injured. Everyone else is available for matches. I expect Edon to be ready for the next championship game. »

Either way, the Portuguese coach seems to know what to do to get through.

« Try to reduce the score quickly or be careful not to concede goals? Both! (Smiles.) This match is a very dangerous match against a very strong team. We have to understand the match, play a balanced match. Naturally, we have to take risks. But we know we can’t make mistakes against the team against Aston Villa. We must be safe and choose when to take more risks. We know we have to be careful. This is a match where we must first defend well before attacking well“, he explained to the media.