LdC: The OM group for the clash against Newcastle with a major absentee!

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By: Manu Tournoux

European evening for Olympique de Marseille. This Tuesday evening, the Marseille club hosts Newcastle at the Stade Vélodrome as part of the 5th day of the regular phase of the Champions League.

Success is essential for the Olympians to continue to hope of reaching at least the play-offs of the competition. Currently Roberto De Zerbi’s men are in 25th place in the standings with only 3 points on the clock.

OM remains on a series of 2 consecutive defeats. For this poster, the Italian coach will be able to count on an almost complete group to try to bring down the Magpies. Only Nayef Aguerd is absent for this shock. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

On the other hand, Newcastle have started their European campaign well. The English are in 6th place with 9 points. A success would allow them to have even more chances of finishing in the top 8, synonymous with qualification for the knockout stages.

Which starting 11 for OM?

Olympique de Marseille has no room for error this Tuesday evening against Newcastle. The Marseillais must win to stay in the race to qualify for the C1 play-offs. With his back to the wall, Roberto De Zerbi will undoubtedly field the best possible team to dominate Newcastle. RDZ should bet on a 4-3-3.

Here is OM’s probable 11 against the Magpies: Rulli – Emerson, Balerdi, Pavard, Weah -Hojbjerg, Vermereen, O’Riley – Greenwood, Paixao, Aubameyang