Olympique de Marseille face a challenging Sunday night clash against Le Havre AC, with several key players unavailable—and some absences are self-inflicted.
The biggest headline is Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's suspension. The star striker reportedly trashed his room and used a fire extinguisher at the end of this week's training camp, leading to his exclusion from the matchday squad. In his place, Amine Gouiri is expected to lead the line for OM.
But the injury list is just as concerning. Earlier this week, the club confirmed that Nayef Aguerd and Hamed Junior Traoré will miss the remainder of the season. CJ Egan-Riley and Timothy Weah are also sidelined, along with Geoffrey Kondogbia and Bilal Nadir. That's a significant chunk of the squad unavailable for a crucial fixture.
With so many key players out, Marseille's predicted lineup leans heavily on depth and versatility. Here's how they're expected to line up: Jeffrey De Lange in goal; a back four of Emerson, Facundo Medina, Leonardo Balerdi, and Benjamin Pavard; a midfield duo of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Tochukwu Nnadi; and an attacking line featuring Igor Paixao, Quinten Timber, Mason Greenwood, and Amine Gouiri up top.
It's a test of squad resilience for Marseille, and all eyes will be on Gouiri to fill the void left by Aubameyang's absence.
