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Ligue 1: Bentaleb makes full return for Lille as Touba starts for Le Havre

Lille secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Le Havre during the sixth round of the French league at Pierre-Mauroy Stadium last Saturday. The match featured the return of Algerian midfielder Nabil Bentaleb to Lille's starting lineup. Having fully recovered from a muscular injury sustained against Nice—which caused him to miss the national team camp—Bentaleb played the entire 90 minutes. Meanwhile, his compatriot Ahmed Touba was also in the starting XI for Le Havre and completed the full match. Reflecting on the game, Bentaleb noted that while the match was challenging, securing the three points was crucial for their league position. He added that the team must focus on improving ball possession and control in upcoming fixtures, as Touba and Le Havre look to bounce back in the next rounds.