Olympique de Marseille faces Shakhtar Donetsk this Thursday in the round of 32 first leg of the Europa League (6:45 p.m.). Here is the expected lineup for OM.
It is with the objective of rebuilding confidence that Olympique de Marseille is approaching its Europa League play-offs. In the event of qualification against Shakhtar Donetsk, the Marseille club will advance to the knockout phase of this European Cup.
It would add a little salt to a very laborious season. In great difficulty in Ligue 1, eliminated in the Coupe de France, OM must absolutely redress the situation in the days to come. The Europa League is an ideal playground for getting back on track, as in the first part of the season.
Clauss should start
For this first round, Gennaro Gattuso will be able to count on a well-stocked group. The Italian technician records two excellent news: the possibility of being able to reintegrate Geoffrey Kondogbia into his starting eleven, but also the presence in the group of Chancel Mbemba.
If the Congolese should be content with the bench for this match, Kondogbia should start well in a midfield composed of Ounahi and Harit. Aubameyang is expected in attack alongside Moumbagna and Sarr. The Gigot-Balerdi hinge holds up. And if Clauss’ management will still be scrutinized, the French international should start this match well on his right flank.
The expected lineup for OM: Lopez – Clauss, Gigot, Balerdi, Merlin – Kondogbia, Ounahi, Harit – Sarr, Moumbagna, Aubameyang.
