As the Olympique de Marseille moved to the AS Monaco lawn for the twenty-ninth day of Ligue 1, Roberto De Zerbi held a press conference this Friday to review the composition of his group. The Italian coach highlighted the uncertainties on the Marseilles staff, marked by hasty returns and persistent injuries, stressing the difficulty of guaranteeing the full availability of some key players for the match. The integration of players such as Gouiri and Højbjerg, who have returned from injury, will be subject to careful assessment, with their ability to maintain the pace of a full game remaining compromised.

Among the offensive players, Amine Gouiri is back and will be able to participate in the match, although his physical condition requires careful management. Similarly, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, also returning, is not yet in full power, which complicates the decision on his alignment. The absence of Ismaël Bennaicer, suffering from gastrointestinal problems, adds to the uncertainty, its integration into the group being likely to be decided at the last moment. Finally, Luiz Felipe, a Brazilian central defender, continues his re-education course after a long period of inactivity, his availability for the match remains compromised.

Aware of the importance of this match against Monaco, a direct competitor for European seats, Roberto De Zerbi stressed the need for a judicious choice of aligned players. The coach expressed the hope that the players concerned by these uncertainties could overcome their difficulties and contribute positively to the team’s performance, stressing the importance of their responsiveness to the European ambitions of the Olympique de Marseille.