Since its return to the elite in 2020, RC Lens have defeated OM five times in eight matches. A figure which shows a certain trend, but which does not tell the whole story. Especially this season, Marseille are almost intractable away from home: five victories and only one defeat. The second attack in the championship (24 goals) visits the best defense. Racing has only conceded nine goals in eleven games. But this Saturday, he will be deprived of two of his best defensive elements with the suspensions of Jonathan Gradit and Abdukodir Khusanov.
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Defense with 3 or 4?
How will Will Still proceed in his defensive animation? Big question when the option of four defenders is not excluded with regard to the absentees. Malang Sarr could start, who we haven't seen in the starting lineup since Strasbourg. Also to be seen if the Lens tactician – who will be in the stands for this meeting because he is suspended – will opt for a three-way midfield like against Nantes. The midfield battle will be a real key with the presence of Pierre-Émile Hojbjerg and French international Adrien Rabiot on the Marseille side.
The meeting will also be marked by a tribute to Gervais Martel, former president of the club for almost 30 years, who celebrated his 70th birthday last Wednesday. He will kick off the game and the jersey of each Racing player will be adorned with his name, in addition to an event patch.
Match to follow from 4 p.m. on France Bleu Nord
The pre-match of this 12th day of Ligue 1 can be experienced from 4 p.m. on France Bleu Nord with Simon Jarnier and comments from Matis Caron and Alain Tirloit live from Bollaert. Kick-off at 5 p.m.
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