Eirik Horneland: “Can't wait to face a team like this”

The infirmary

Anthony Briançon is doubtful, Augustine Boakye was ill but trained today, Louis Mouton is ill this Thursday. There's a lot of flu in France, and we're no exception. We've gone back to basics with masks, using common sense. Yvann Maçon is back with us with no restrictions!

Post-Auxerre

Against Auxerre, we initially struggled on the pitch of one of the best home teams in the league. We also had to find connections in a new midfield. And then we ran out of energy. We've only had four days to prepare for this match and we've put a lot of intensity into training. This week, physically, the players are responding well. I hope that will show against Lille!

The arrival of Irvin Cardona

I'm very happy to have Irvin back! I've seen him play for ASSE and also in Spain. He's a player who plays with a lot of intensity and activity, and who's very keen to play for this club. He'll bring pace and speed, which we lack offensively. I think his best position is on the right wing. He's also an interesting header. His activity will free up space for his team-mates. That will be an advantage for us!

Lille, the next opponent

We'll be playing a Lille team in confident mood after their big win in the Champions League, who put a lot of pace and intensity into their matches. They may be a little tired, as they've been playing one game after another in recent weeks. We'll see on Saturday! But they're a team I've enjoyed watching play recently, and I'm looking forward to facing them. Like against PSG, playing against this kind of top-level team allows us to move forward and progress.