After the international break, Olympique de Marseille (OM) is preparing for a series of difficult matches in the coming weeks. The Olympians' schedule will be particularly busy with matches against RC Lens, AS Monaco and LOSC until mid-December. The first of these duels will take place on November 23 at the Stade Bollaert, with a crucial trip for Roberto De Zerbi's men.
For this important match, the RC Lens will be deprived of his coach Will Stillsuspended for this meeting. In addition to this absence on the bench, the Sang et Or will also have to do without two major defenders: Abdukodir Khusanov et Jonathan Gradet. Central defender Khusanov was sent off in his team's last match against PSG, while Gradit, meanwhile, picked up a third yellow card in less than ten games, making him ineligible for this match.
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Abdukodir Khusanov et Jonathan Gradit suspended
Despite these absences, RC Lens remains a solid and formidable team, which could put the Marseille defense to the test. For OM, this trip to Bollaert represents an important opportunity to gain valuable points with a view to the Ligue 1 ranking. With strong opponents like Monaco and Lille in the coming weeks, each match will be decisive for the Marseillais who will aim remaining at the top of the table.
Thus, this meeting against RC Lens, although it seems favorable to OM due to the numerous absences of the Lens team, promises to be a major test for the Phocaeans, who will have to remain focused and united to hope achieve a crucial victory.
