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Ueda tipped to start ahead of Giroud for Lille
Lille could hand Ayase Ueda the nod over Olivier Giroud when Troyes visit the Stade Pierre Mauroy.
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Lille v Troyes
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Ueda v Giroud
What happened. Lille host ESTAC Troyes this afternoon, with Ayase Ueda predicted to start ahead of Olivier Giroud. Ueda scored last weekend in Lille's 1-0 win over Toulouse.
- Ueda found the net in Lille's 1-0 victory over Toulouse last weekend
- Giroud could be left out of the starting lineup for the visit of Troyes
Lille's team selection against Troyes will show whether Ueda's recent goal has earned him a starting role.
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