Renan Lodi is the only fresh absentee for Olympique de Marseille. The Brazilian full-back is suspended for the trip to face Montpellier HSC.
Gennaro Gattuso has found a relatively settled XI in recent weeks. He has found joy in aligning Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Vitinha up-front. Whilst the Italian looks to once again adopt a 3-5-2, it may be Iliman Ndiaye that partners Aubameyang on Wednesday night.
The return of Pape Gueye has brought added competition into the midfield. However, Gattuso will likely opt to play Jordan Veretout and Geoffrey Kondogbia, whilst Amine Harit is seemingly the favoured option in the slightly more advanced role. Gueye and Azzedine Ounahi will likely have to settle for places on the bench for OM’s final encounter of 2023.
Marseille likely lineup v Montpellier
Pau Lopez; Leonardo Balerdi, Samuel Gigot, Chancel Mbemba; Michael Amir Murillo, Amine Harit, Geoffrey Kondogbia, Jordan Veretout, Jonathan Clauss; Iliman Ndiaye, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. (L’Éq)
