If in the last season “Lens” stopped at the seventh position, then from the first rounds of the new season the team undertook to storm the European Cup zone. For this, in the summer, the experienced Frank Hise was invited to the team, who quickly found a common language with his charges. After 12 rounds of the current championship, the “blood-gold” chalked up six victories and three peaceful outcomes, which brought 21 points and the fourth place, which gives the right to play in the Europa League, which the fans of the team dream of. After a series of successful duels, the team slowed down and lost twice in the last three rounds to Montpellier (0:1) and Lyon (1:2), between which they confidently beat Metz (4:1). It is impossible not to note the third indicator of the team in the attacking line, which has distinguished itself 21 times. Today Ganago, who has a knee injury, will not be able to help the team.
Genoa had a very weak start to the season and the continuation of the unsuccessful streak could doom the team to a fierce struggle for survival. While management trusts Davide Ballardini, the fate of the mentor after eight matches without a win definitely hangs in the balance, especially when you consider how often and recklessly Enrico Preziosi changes head coaches. At the moment, the “griffins” occupy 17th place in the table, but “Spice” are ahead only due to additional indicators and the last “Cagliari” has only two points less. An excellent chance to get the first victory in a long time was missed in the last round. At home Genoa failed to beat Venice, although they were considered the favorites and, in general, looked much more solid than their opponent in terms of the game
