Key Highlights
- L’OM aligne une défense à quatre contre Brest pour la 12e journée de Ligue 1.
- Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang est maintenu comme titulaire dans l’attaque, avec Mason Greenwood et Igor Paixao.
- Arthur Vermeeren et Angel Gomes reviennent au milieu de terrain.
- Brest voit Hugo Magnetti et Pathé Mboup titularisés à la place de Lucas Tousart et Rémy Labeau Lascary.
Marseille’s Defensive Shift for Brest Match
Roberto De Zerbi has opted to return to a four-man defense as Marseille prepares for their match against Brest on Saturday, marking the 12th round of Ligue 1. This decision comes after two consecutive games with five defenders behind a front three, which was used in matches against Auxerre and Atalanta.
According to the official lineup, Rulli will start in goal, flanked by Murillo, Pavard, Aguerd, and Emerson at the back. In midfield, Höjbjerg will lead alongside A.
Gomes and Arthur Vermeeren making his return from injury. The front three includes Aubameyang, Greenwood, and Paixao.
Attacking Trio Set for Marseille
The return of Aubameyang to the starting lineup is notable, as he continues to show strong form following previous appearances. His partnership with Mason Greenwood and Igor Paixao in attack is expected to provide a potent offensive threat for Marseille.
“This formation might be reminiscent of our performance against Angers,” noted one fan on L’Équipe, expressing hope that the new defensive setup would yield positive results. However, De Zerbi’s previous use of this formation led to a disastrous outcome in their last encounter with Angers, suggesting cautious optimism from fans.
Brest’s Lineup Changes
On the other side, Brest has made some changes for their match against Marseille. Hugo Magnetti will start in midfield, replacing Lucas Tousart, while Pathé Mboup is preferred over Rémy Labeau Lascary on the right wing.
The starting lineup of Brest looks to be a mix of familiar faces and new additions, with Majecki in goal, Lala and Chardonnet leading the defense, S. Coulibaly providing central support, Locko at left back, and Chotard and Magnetti anchoring midfield. The attack is spearheaded by M.Baldé, Del Castillo, and Mboup, with Ajorque completing the front line.
The match is set to kick off on Saturday at 17:00 local time for Ligue 1 fans, marking a crucial game in both teams’ seasons as they vie for important points in the standings.
