Auxerre predicted XI v Marseille: In-form Bournemouth loanee to start

Former Bournemouth loanee Hamed Traoré will start for AJ Auxerre as they prepare to face Olympique de Marseille at the Vélodrome on Friday evening.

Traoré, who joined in the summer, has been undroppable for Auxerre – arguably the surprise package of this Ligue 1 season. He starred in last weekend’s shock 4-0 win over Stade Rennais, as did Gaetan Perrin, who will also, unsurprisingly, retain his spot in the starting XI.

Christophe Pélissier isn’t expected to spring any surprises, although Théo Bair is expected to drop to the bench, replaced by Lassine Sinayoko, who netted in that win over Rennes. Sinaly Diomandé and captain Jubal are suspended for the encounter with The Phocaeans. In their place, Clément Akpa, Gabriel Osho, and Rayan Raveloson are expected to start at the heart of the five-man defence.

Auxerre likely line-up v Marseille

Donovan Leon; Gideon Mensah, Clément Akpa, Gabriel Osho, Rayan Raveloson, Ki-Jana Hoever; Hamed Traoré, Kevin Danois, Elisha Owusu, Gaetan Perrin; Lassine Sinayoko. (L’Éq)

GFFN | Luke Entwistle