Marseille Predicted Lineup vs Club Brugge: Nwaneri and Pavard Absent
Olympique de Marseille will face Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League, but they will do so without some key players. Notably, Arsenal loanee Ethan Nwaneri, who made headlines by scoring on his debut, is ineligible for this match. His absence opens a spot for Mason Greenwood, also newly arrived at the club.
Key Absences for Marseille
Marseille’s lineup will miss several important names:
- Ethan Nwaneri – Ineligible due to UEFA regulations
- Quinten Timber – Another January signing unable to play
- Benjamin Pavard – Serving a suspension
- Emerson – Also unavailable for selection
Expected Starting Lineup Against Club Brugge
Roberto De Zerbi’s side is expected to line up as follows:
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Geronimo Rulli |
| Defender | Nayef Aguerd |
| Defender | Leonardo Balerdi |
| Defender | Michael Murillo |
| Defender | Facundo Medina |
| Midfielder | Geoffrey Kondogbia |
| Midfielder | Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg |
| Midfielder | Timothy Weah |
| Forward | Hamed Junior Traoré |
| Forward | Amine Gouiri |
| Forward | Mason Greenwood |
While the absence of star players is a setback, Marseille still boasts a talented roster. Some big names could start on the bench, including Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Igor Paixao. Fans will be eager to see how the team adapts against the Belgian side.
With these changes, Marseille aims to secure a vital win in the Champions League. This match will be crucial for their ambitions in the tournament.
