Should Florian Thauvin Return to France? The Lens Form Behind the Debate
Thauvin's Paris FC comeback has revived the France debate. Examine his Lens role, the goals and assists, and what an international recall would require.
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Thauvin's Paris FC comeback has revived the France debate. Examine his Lens role, the goals and assists, and what an international recall would require.
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Meet the current Lens players, understand their positions and see how Risser, the back three, midfield combinations and Thauvin fit together.
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