The morale of the OM players is in good shape after their overwhelming victory against the MHSC last week (5-1). They will have to confirm this rebound in the crucial match against Stade Brestois at the Vélodrome this Sunday. This is the eleven probable that Roberto De Zerbi should align for this meeting…

To face Brest, Roberto De Zerbi can count on an almost complete band. If Leonardo Balerdi may not be 100 per cent of his abilities, he has nevertheless taken part in some training this week and is therefore applying for a place in the group, although Roberto De Zerbi maintained the doubt during his press conference this Saturday. Luiz Felipe should still be too fair to him despite his few minutes with the “Pro 2” last weekend, the player suffering from inflammation to the eye as coach Lombard mentioned this Saturday…

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Rulli should be titularized in goals. The three-party defence, if renewed, will probably consist of Kondogbia (or Cornelius), Murillo and perhaps Ulisses Garcia in the axis. Quentin Merlin should occupy the left piston position, while Luis Henrique could be sent to the bench for the benefit of Dedic on the right side. Rongier should be titularized instead of Bennacer and accompany Hojbjerg in the middle. Rabiot will probably be repeated in his hybrid role on the left side. Greenwood should be titularized right axial, while Gouiri should regain his place in the eleven…

The eleven likely departures: Rulli - Murillo, Kondogbia (or Cornelius), Garcia, Merlin - Henrique (or Dedic) - Rongier (or Bennacer), Hojbjerg - Rabiot - Greenwood, Gouiri.