Surprise at OM!

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Panathinaikos-OM: the starting eleven revealed

After the terrible elimination of OM on Tuesday, against Panathinaikos, from the 3rd qualifying round of the Champions League, the Marseille team hopes to relaunch in Ligue 1 on the ground of FC Metz, this Friday evening (9 p.m.), in opening of the second day of the championship. Marcelino had announced changes, the Spanish coach did not lie.

Emran Soglo, 18, is tenured for the first time in his career. Training central midfielder, the left-hander had helped out on the left side during the preseason, but he starts this time as a left midfielder in the 4-4-2, at the expense of Azzedine Ounahi and Amine Harit. Iliman Ndiaye and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang still form the attacking duo, which leaves Vitinha on the bench.

Valentin Rongier and Geoffrey Kondogbia are this time associated in the midfield. Jordan Veretout starts on the bench alongside MattĂ©o Guendouzi, the player who precipitated Marseille’s elimination on Tuesday. Behind, Leonardo Balerdi finds the starting lineup at the expense of Samuel Gigot.

The starting XI: Lopes – Clauss, Balerdi, Mbemba, Lodi – Sarr, Rongier, Kondogbia, Soglo – Aubameyang.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.