With three consecutive matches without defeat since the last international break, theAJ Auxerre is riding a positive dynamic in the championship. A great series to be confirmed in a gala match against Olympique de Marseille, this Friday, at the Stade Vélodrome (kick-off at 8:45 p.m.).
For this perilous trip, Christophe Pélissier will have to greatly reshape his defensive sector since captain Jubal and Sinaly Diomandé are suspended. A change of system is possible. “We thought about switching to four defenders. We worked on two or three things this week, we will see the decision at the end of today’s training. »
Will the AJA keep its defense at 5?
“I still hope to have all my players available, developed the AJA coach. The absences of Jubal and Diomandé are very important for us. We are going to need a very solid defense and when we have practically half of the defense which is not there… But we have to look at the positive, there are players who will replace them. Gabriel Osho is also ready to return. When we see Clément Akpa’s performance last week… It’s the strength of a collective. He must take over. »
If the trend remains to maintain this defense at 5, the tenure of Raveloson (who would move back in defense) and Osho are considered. That of Pellenard cannot be excluded either. For the rest, there should be no surprises. Ahead of Léon, the pistons Hoever and Mensah are expected, as is the Owusu-Danish duo, performing well in the middle. The two leaders Perrin and Traoré will try to benefit from the work of fixing a center forward, Bair starting with a head start in this leading role.
The expected line-up for the AJA : Léon – Hoever, Raveloson, Osho, Akpa, Mensah – Owusu, Danish – Perrin, Bair, Traoré.
