Sitting at 6th in the current standings, RC Lens aims to upset the reigning French and European champions. However, this task is exceedingly challenging for Pierre Sage’s team. The new Lens coach recognizes the difficulty of overcoming the formidable Red and Blue squad.

The admiration for a Parisian star

The French coach has never hidden his admiration for the Parisian team. Formerly with Lyon, Sage has been particularly impressed by one of Luis Enrique’s key players. “I would love to have Vitinha in my team, not out of necessity, but because of his ability to turn a lost ball into a brilliant pass and create opportunities from his position. He’s a player I’ve followed since his time at Porto and I’ve heard great things about him. I met one of his trainers during a course I attended, and he mentioned that at the U14 level, Vitinha already knew the playbook by heart,” he shared in an interview with Lemediacarré.

He further added, “I find him much more mobile than Marco Verratti. What impresses me about their midfield is their ability to adapt and solve pressing issues without any specific instructions from the coach. They position themselves strategically to challenge opponents, and with each match, it seems they know each other perfectly.”

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Vitinha expected to start against RC Lens

This Sunday, Pierre Sage is likely to encounter Vitinha. The Parisian strategist is expected to start the match against Lens, barring any last-minute changes by Luis Enrique, who might opt to rest him ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League clash against Atalanta.

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This decision remains a possibility. The Parisian staff pays close attention to every detail to prevent injuries before crucial matches. Stay tuned for developments…