Olympique de Marseille believed to prepare for his entry into the Champions League in a certain serenity after his broad victory against Lorient. But the situation changed on Monday morning, when an unexpected setback came to disturb the plans of Roberto de Zerbi. OM moves to the Santiago-Bernabéu with a defensive fragility that falls at worst moments.
Aguerd Package for Madrid
Nayef Aguerd will not be traveling. Victim of a shock to the head against Lorient, the Moroccan international must follow a Commotion Protocol and will therefore miss the European meeting. His absence, confirmed by several sources, deprives Marseille of a key element of his central hinge, he who had still marked Friday evening against the Merlus.
In this context, Leonardo Balerdi should regain his place in the axis, after being relegated to the bench against Lorient. But if De Zerbi decided to return to a defense of four, the solutions would be reduced strongly. The Italian coach could be forced to improvise, until you consider repositioning Geoffrey Kondogbia in central defense.
A headache facing Madrilene armada
When facing one of the best attacks in Europe, this loss completely rebuilds cards for OM. Real Madrid will have a definite advantage, and Zerbi of a major problem to be solved. Marseille will have to hang on to other certainties to hope to create the feat.
