Toulouse: Expected Lineups and Player Compositions

Olympique de Marseille (L’OM) continues its series of matches as they face Toulouse this evening at the Vélodrome. Just four days after their impressive 2-1 victory against Newcastle in the Champions League at home, the Phocaeans will return to league action, following a dominant 5-1 win against Nice. The match kicks off at 21:05 IST. Confidence is high at the Commanderie despite injuries to players like Medina, Gouiri, Murillo, and Traoré. Coach Roberto De Zerbi is pleased to welcome Nayef Aguerd back, bringing some joy back to the squad.

The Moroccan player may even start, giving Balerdi a break after two consecutive matches following a lengthy injury layoff. In defense, he will team up with a fit-again Pavard to protect Rulli. Weah and Emerson are expected to play on the flanks. The Marseille coach is clearly cautious, aiming to manage his squad effectively as they face a demanding schedule leading up to the winter break.

De Zerbi Plans Rotations

In midfield, there are likely to be some changes compared to Tuesday’s match. Kondogbia is set to start alongside Höjbjerg, with Gomes returning to the starting lineup in a 4-2-3-1 formation to support the striker. De Zerbi is also expected to start Greenwood again on the right flank, while Paixao is projected to begin on the left side, with Vaz potentially taking Aubameyang’s place up front.

Toulouse, struggling with just three draws and two losses in their last five matches, is keen to secure points and improve their standing. Coach Martínez Novell is likely to stick to a 3-4-3 formation, with Restes in goal. Mckenzie, Cresswell, and Nicolaisen are thought to start in defense. Sidibé will line up on the right, with Methalie on the left. The midfield duo of Vossah and Casseres will support an attacking trio of Dönnum—who escaped disciplinary action after a recent incident—and Magri, serving Emerson up front.