Lilian Brassier is definitely having a very difficult start to her career at Olympique de Marseille. While he was one of the best defenders in Ligue 1 last season with Stade Brestois, who have just lost Pierre Lees-Melou, the Frenchman is only a shadow of himself in the Marseille city. .
So much so that Roberto De Zerbi decided to do without his services for OM's trip to Lens, this Saturday at 5:00 p.m. A strong choice when the club does not have a plethora of staff in this position.
A Balerdi – Meïté hinge?
Indeed, in the group called by Roberto De Zerbi, only two professional central defenders appear with Leonardo Balerdi and Bamo Meïté. A weakened defense since the Argentinian, stuck in Paris by the snow, has not been able to train since his return from selection, that Meïté has been left in the closet since the start of the season and that Derek Cornelius was injured and is unavailable.
The OM technician therefore has very little room for maneuver to compose his eleven on this return from the international break. So, he could give Balerdi and Meïté a chance despite their lack of pace, unless he decides to bring down a midfielder.
Geoffrey Kondogbia back in defense?
Indeed, Geoffrey Kondogbia, who will return to his training club, could be placed back in defense as has been the case three times since the start of the season, including twice in the last three days. During his two meetings, he suffered a slap against PSG (3-0) before winning against FC Nantes (2-1).
Note that Valentin Rongier should return to the Marseille eleven for the first time since September 14 when he played as a right-back. Since then, the midfielder has been content with the crumbs left by De Zerbi 14 minutes of play over the last six meetings.
Supporter of En Avant de Guingamp, the best of the Breton clubs, I prefer to meet Yannis Salibur, Cristophe Kerbrat or Jeremy Sorbon rather than Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi or Sergio Ramos.
