Sun Sep 14 15:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Lens Faces PSG in Ligue 1 Return, New Signings in Tow
**Paris, France** – Ligue 1 resumes this weekend after the international break, with Racing Club de Lens traveling to face Paris Saint-Germain in a highly anticipated Matchday 4 clash.
Lens coach Pierre Sage has named a 21-man squad for the trip to the capital, though the team will be without Deiver Machado, who is sidelined with an injury sustained against Stade Brestois. Jhoanner Chavez, Fodé Sylla, and Hamzat Ojediran are also absent from the squad.
However, the squad list provides a boost for Lens fans, as it includes the first call-ups for new signings Odsonne Édouard and Abdallah Sima. The two summer recruits are in contention to make their debuts for the club against the reigning champions.
The full Lens squad is as follows: Gurtner, Risser, Delplace – Aguilar, Baidoo, Udol, Sarr, Abdulhamid, Gradit, Ganiou – Bulatovic, Sangaré, Thomasson, Bermont – Sotoca, Thauvin, Edouard, Sima, Saïd, Guilavogui, Fofana.
Meanwhile, PSG are struggling with injuries. The French team is dealing with a significant injury crisis, recently losing Kang-in Lee, in addition to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia who had been injured earlier in the game against Lens.
In other Ligue 1 news, LOSC (Lille Olympique Sporting Club) managed a thrilling comeback win against Toulouse, propelling them to the top of the league standings.
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