The much-anticipated Ligue 1 clash between Olympique de Marseille (OM) and Angers SCO is set to take place this evening. The match will kick off at 21:05. Both teams have different objectives, making the lineup announcements crucial for their game strategies.
Match Preview: OM vs Angers
Marseille currently sits in third place after two consecutive defeats. They lost to Sporting Lisbon (1-2) in the Champions League and were defeated by Lens (1-2) in their last Ligue 1 outing. The team is eager to bounce back against Angers, who is in a challenging 15th position in the league table.
Angers recently secured a victory over Lorient, winning 2-0, which adds to their motivation heading into this fixture.
Key Players and Lineups
OM’s head coach, Roberto De Zerbi, faces a challenging situation with several key players unavailable due to injuries. Notable absences include:
- Leonardo Balerdi
- Geoffrey Kondogbia
- Amine Gouiri
- Leonardo Medina
- Tim Weah
To adapt, De Zerbi is making changes to the squad. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will lead the attack, supported by:
- Angel Gomes
- Anthony Greenwood
- Paulo Paixao
In the midfield, there will be a partnership between:
- Yari Vermeeren
- Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
Defensively, the line-up includes:
- Murillo
- Egan-Riley
- Nayef Aguerd
- Emerson
Meanwhile, Angers, under coach Alexandre Dujeux, will miss key players like:
- Allevinah
- Louër
- Peter
Their formation will feature a 4-2-3-1 system, with Ekomié returning as a key defender. Their lineup includes:
- Goalkeeper: Koffi
- Defenders: Arcus, Camara, Lefort, Ekomié
- Midfielders: Belkebla, Abdelli
- Forwards: Belkhdim, Mouton, Raolisoa, Chérif
Official Lineups Overview
| Team | Squad |
|---|---|
| Olympique de Marseille | Rulli – Murillo, Egan-Riley, Aguerd, Emerson – Vermeeren, Højbjerg – Greenwood, Angel Gomes, Paixao – Aubameyang |
| Angers SCO | Koffi – Arcus, Camara, Lefort, Ekomié – Belkebla, Abdelli – Belkhdim, Mouton, Raolisoa – Chérif |
The match-up promises an intense battle as Marseille aims to regain their form while Angers seeks to build momentum. Fans can follow the game on El-Balad for all the updates and highlights.
