Olympique de Marseille and Olympique Lyonnais face each other this Wednesday, in a late match classified as high risk (9 p.m.). Here is the expected line-up for the Marseille club.
Capitalize to continue to rise: the purely sporting challenge of this Olympico can be summed up in these terms, for the Olympique de Marseille. After the lackluster victory against Rennes (2-0), Gennaro Gattuso no longer dwells on aesthetic considerations. Ninth in the standings, OM must continue to move closer to the top 7. A success against Lyon would allow the Marseillais to overtake Nantes while continuing a series of two victories, after a positive week.
With which eleven will the Marseillais approach this match? Uncertainty remains for one position: that of left attacker. With the suspension of Iliman Ndiaye (excluded against Rennes) and the injury of Joaquin Correa, Gennaro Gattuso will be faced with a new headache. Can Azzedine Ounahi, who scored points, take on this role? “ I can not answer. It is very clear what I must do, but I cannot give any indication to our opponents. I’m sorry I can’t answer“, blurted Gattuso. The Moroccan international is a credible option.
Suspense for the midfield and the left wing of the attack
At center forward, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has rebuilt his confidence with his 4-goal week. The Gabonese should continue alongside Ismaïla Sarr and Amine Harit. In the middle, Pape Gueye, new alternative for the upcoming matches after his return from suspension, could replace Geoffrey Kondogbia, uncertain for this shock. Finally, the defensive line should be classic with Clauss, Lodi and a central Balerdi-Mbemba hinge. Lopez will hold his place in goal.
The expected lineup for OM : Lopez – Clauss, Balerdi, Mbemba, Lodi – Veretout, Gueye, Ounahi – Sarr, Aubameyang, Harit.
