The Olympique de Marseille prepares to face Girona at 8 pm, with a 4-3-3 game system favoured by Roberto De Zerbi. The titularised team includes Geroinimo Rulli at the goal, a defence composed of Murillo and Garcia on the wings, and Balerdi and Medina at the center. The game is run by Höjbjerg in sentinel, supported by Gomes, Rabiot, and wingers like Greenwood and Gouiri. This composition highlights the intensity, game volume and technique, key elements of the game style sought by the new Italian coach. The full team is: Rulli, Murillo, Balerdi, Medina, Garcia, Gomes, Hojbjerg, Rabiot, Greenwood, Gouiri, Rowe.

The Olympique de Marseille pays particular attention to its young talents from the training centre, with Darryl Bakola, Keyliane Abdallah and Robinio Vaz at the top of the list. After an internship in the Netherlands, De Zerbi expressed his interest in these three young players, who impressed during the trainings. Bakola, who arrived in 2022, has already made her debut in the Champions League and shows encouraging progress. Abdallah, revealed with the Gambardella generation, is distinguished by its dynamism and versatility. Vaz, less expected, took advantage of the opportunities offered by the offensive absences and won under De Zerbi.

OM plans to integrate Bakola, Abdallah and Vaz into the first team for the coming season, given the busy schedule and the need for an expanded workforce. De Zerbi, known for its youth development, could offer them some time in the first few weeks of competition. The team even extended Vaz’s contract until 2028, demonstrating its value and potential. These young players could fill the gaps left by departures or absences in certain areas of play, and contribute to the team’s dynamics.