After an Olympico won in spectacular and surprising fashion, Marseille continues with a second trip in a row. At Meinau, the Olympians’ mission is to remain tied with PSG and Monaco, both winners on this day.
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During the usual press conference, the coach By Zerbi spoke about the Marseille group. And more particularly of the last arrival: Adrien Rabiot. Too tight to appear in the group against Lyon last week, he is present this time for the trip to Alsace.
A positive point in the squad, which will strengthen the bench and perhaps the Marseille midfield if there is an entry. By Zerbi will be able to count on the French international, who is motivated and ready to bring all his experience.
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The presence of Rabiot will not be too much, since 4 players are absent. To this, we can add the uncertainty that hovered over Derek Corneliusfinally present but perhaps not 100%. Balerdi is the first deprived of a match, punished by his very early red card during the Olympico. Then, Merlin, already absent before, injured, as well as Meïté et Rongierphysically diminished too.
All this leads us to a rearrangement on the ground, perhaps seeing Cornelius in defense, if By Zerbi feels him fit. But these last hours, it seems thatHojbjerg would pass as central defender.
In any case, it is not in attack that OM can complain, the offensive squad is complete, Place seems in favorable balance for the point, according to the team.
Probable composition of OM: Roll – Lirola, Cornelius, Hojbjerg, Murillo – Kondogbia, Kone – Greenwood, Hari, Luis Henrique – Place
Composition probable de Strasbourg : Petrovic – Moreira, Sarr, Sow, Gifted – Santos, Doukoure – Pineapple, Diarra, Baka – Open
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Strasbourg remains an uncertain team like many in the French championship, but OM are full of confidence. Not only on the 2024-2025 season, but also on the history of meetings between the Provençaux and the Alsatians. Since 2005, the Phocaeans have not suffered defeat against Strasbourg. A total of 8 wins and 9 draws out of 17 matches.
That said, the last 4 confrontations ended in a draw. We have to go back to the famous last day of the 2021-2022 season to see OM win 4-0, bringing them into the Champions League under Sampaoli. Is this not then a more positive psychological inclination for the people of Strasbourg?
Source: StatsOmp
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Despite one game less, OM remains second in terms of goals scored (15) over the first six days of the championship (Strasbourg is on 11). Something to reassure yourself, although Greenwood stagnates and Place does not find the net as easily.
In any case, this season, Marseille remains the most realistic of the 5 major European championships. One in four shots ends up in the cages. Against Lyon, it was 3 goals for 9 shots. And against Nice, 2 goals for 10 shots. A ratio which has not always been satisfactory in recent seasons, highlighting the lack of supervision of the players. But like Lirola last weekend, the confidence in front of the goalkeeper is much more visible.
Source: StatsOmp
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Speaking of the attackers, there is one who stands out from the crowd. In parallel with Greenwood who had a fanfare debut, the Brazilian, Luis Henriquecan also boast of having helped his own people. Placing him seventh in the ranking of the most decisive players in the 5 major championships.
Accustomed to not concluding his actions and to waxing the bench, for lack of convincing performances, Henrique sees himself reborn since his return to OM. 3 goals and 3 assists to his credit, and therefore growing confidence. Both towards himself and towards the coach By Zerbiwho continues to tenure him. Will he improve his statistics against Strasbourg? What is certain is that he continues to bring danger into the opposing area and is ready to score at any time.
Source: StatsOmp
