Official Lineups Announced for OM vs Lens Clash
Tonight, the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille will host a significant clash as Olympique de Marseille (OM) takes on RC Lens. This match is part of the 19th round of Ligue 1. With 35 points, OM currently holds the third position in the league standings.
After a convincing 5-2 victory over Angers last week, the Marseille squad aims to close the gap with the leading teams. Meanwhile, Lens sits second in the table, just two points behind Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). A win for Lens could propel them into first place in the league.
Match Preview: Official Lineups for OM vs Lens Clash
Roberto De Zerbi, the OM coach, has chosen a 4-3-3 formation:
- Goalkeeper: Rulli
- Defenders: Balerdi, Aguerd, Medina (left), Weah (right)
- Midfielders: Hojbjerg, Timber (debuting)
- Forwards: Nwaneri (right), Traoré (playmaker), Paixao (left), Gouiri (center)
On the opposing side, Pierre Sage has deployed a 3-4-3 formation for Lens:
- Goalkeeper: Risser
- Defenders: Aguilar, Ganiou, Sarr
- Wingbacks: Abdulhamid, Udol
- Midfielders: Thomasson, Sangaré
- Forwards: Thauvin, Said, Edouard
Key Match Details
This highly anticipated encounter will be monitored live on El-Balad. Both teams are eager to secure crucial points in their quest for a higher rank in Ligue 1.