Marseille predicted XI v Nantes: Mason Greenwood returns, Timothy Weah suspended

TL;DR

Marseille faces Nantes with Mason Greenwood returning to the lineup, while Timothy Weah is suspended. The team needs a win to improve their chances of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League.

Key points

Marseille needs to win to qualify for UEFA Champions League
Mason Greenwood returns to the starting lineup
Timothy Weah is suspended for the match
Gerónimo Rulli did not travel with the squad
Marseille has only one win in their last five games

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Marseille predicted XI v Nantes: Mason Greenwood returns, Timothy Weah suspended

Olympique de Marseille have three games with which to rescue their season and qualify for the UEFA Champions League. One win in their last five games has left them sixth in the table and four points off Lille OSC in fourth.

Gerónimo Rulli didn’t travel with the squad for their trip north to FC Nantes, meaning Jeffrey de Lange will likely start for the first time since the 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Habib Beye will also be without Benjamin Pavard and Timothy Weah, who are suspended.

To mitigate the loss of these two suspended players, Beye will likely return to the back four with Balerdi acting as the right-sided centre-back and Tochukwu Nnadi moving from midfield into the right-back role. In attack, Mason Greenwood should return to the starting line-up after he was benched for last weekend’s 1-1 draw with OGC Nice.

Q&A

Why is Timothy Weah suspended for the match against Nantes?

Timothy Weah is suspended due to disciplinary reasons, which have not been detailed in the article.

What impact does Mason Greenwood's return have on Marseille's lineup?

Mason Greenwood's return is expected to strengthen Marseille's attack as they aim to secure a crucial win against Nantes.

How many points behind Lille OSC is Marseille in the league standings?

Marseille is currently four points behind Lille OSC in the league standings.