Lille
Ethan Mbappé is sidelined for Lille, ruled out for at least three weeks after suffering a right ankle sprain earlier this month. Nabil Bentaleb has returned to group training after a two-week absence and is expected to return to the side.
Alexsandro Ribeiro should continue at the back after starting all five matches this run, with Ayase Ueda, who has scored three goals in three starts, likely to lead the attack. Dilane Bakwa is also expected to return to the starting eleven after appearing only from the bench against Nice, joining Hákon Haraldsson and Başar Önal in support.
Le Havre
Le Havre's goalkeeping situation has shifted again before the trip to Lille: Lionel Mpasi-Nzau, who started three of the last five matches, is out with an Achilles problem. Gauthier Gallon is expected to return in goal, although Arnaud Bodart is also an option. Timothée Pembélé will miss the match with adductor and knee problems, while Elias Jelert remains doubtful due to a thigh complaint.
Junior Mwanga and Rassoul Ndiaye are both available again after recovering from adductor problems. Ndiaye and Rayan Fofana are the alternatives for one of the attacking positions; Fofana scored on his first start in the defeat at Toulouse. Josh Maja and Ally Samatta have shared three goals across the last five matches for a side still seeking their first win of the season.
