The return of the injured
Ligue 1, Marseille - Stade rennais, Saturday 21:00 CETNo real surprise in the squad travelling to Marseille this week-end. The main information comes from the returns of injured Fanni and Montaño, who will replace Leroy and Mangane.
This Friday, Frédéric Antonetti announced a list of eighteen players for the game in Marseille, this Saturday, 21:00 C.E.T . As expected, Rod Fanni and Victor Hugo Montaño have recovered from their injuries and should be included in the Rennes starting XI. Also returning are Tongo Doumbia and John Boye, banned last week against Montpellier.
This four changes will compensate the suspensions of Jérôme Leroy (Three yellow cards in ten games) and Kader Mangane (dismissed against Montpellier). Additionally, youngsters Yassine Jebbour and Frank Julienne will be left to the Reserve
Last but not least, Kévin Théophile-Catherine, who received a knock on the hip this week and missed Wednesday’s training before having a specific session on Thursday, according to Ouest France, is included in the group.
For Marseille, Didier Deschamps announced a squad of 18 players for this game. Cissé is out with a thigh injury. Stéphane Mbia, who was doubtful, will finally be taking taking part in this game against his former team.
Stade rennais FC
- Goalkeepers : Carrasso, Douchez
- Defenders : Boye, Danzé, Fanni, Kana-Biyik, Souprayen, Théophile-Catherine
- Midfielders : Brahimi, Dalmat, Doumbia, Mandjeck, Marveaux, M’Vila, Tettey
- Forwards : Camara, Kembo Ekoko, Montaño
- Injured : Apam (fitness), Lemoine (kidney)
- Suspended: Leroy, Mangane
- Manager’s choice : Diallo, Dembélé, Jebbour, Caro, Issah, Julienne
Olympique de Marseille
- Goalkeepers : Mandanda, Andrade
- Defenders : Azpilicueta, Diawara, N’Diaye, Heinze, Taiwo
- Midfielders : Mbia, Kabore, Lucho, Abriel, Cheyrou, Ayew J., Ayew A.
- Forwards: Valbuena, Rémy, Brandao, Gignac
- Injured :Cissé (thigh)
- Photo : srfc.frenchwill.fr
Source:
- Olympique de Marseille official website