Marseille will face AS Monaco on Sunday evening with defender Quinten Timber expected to feature in the lineup, despite speculation linking him with a move to Crystal Palace. The Dutch player’s availability comes at a time when manager Bruno Genesio has limited options for squad selection.
The absence of Igor Paixao presents a significant challenge for Marseille’s attacking setup. The Brazilian winger, who has been pursued by Sunderland, will miss the fixture due to injury rather than transfer complications, according to Genesio. This shortage of available players on the left flank may force the manager to adopt a tactical adjustment featuring four midfielders and two forwards.
Defensive issues have also emerged ahead of the match, with Leonardo Balerdi sidelined. The center-back has traveled to Italy to undergo a medical examination as part of his imminent transfer to AS Roma, leaving further gaps in Marseille’s backline.
Genesio’s predicted starting eleven against Monaco includes goalkeeper Jeffrey De Lange, defenders Emerson, Nayef Aguerd, Geoffrey Kondogbia and Timothy Weah, midfielders Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Timber and Himad Abdelli, and forwards Angel Gomes, Amine Gouiri and Amine Harit.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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