When Olympique de Marseille plays Brighton on Thursday, they hope to hold onto the top spot in their UEFA Europa League group, and Geoffrey Kondogbia is expected to make his comeback.
In order for OM to advance to the Round of 16, they would need to maintain their group leadership with a draw. The team that finishes second must play a play-off in the knockout round against the clubs that are eliminated from the UEFA Champions League.
Before the match, Marseille has no new injury concerns, but Kondogbia is anticipated to make a comeback. The midfield player was rested against FC Lorient due to an adductor injury he sustained against Stade Rennais at the beginning of the month. But he’ll be back on Thursday. He is most likely going to replace Azzedine Ounahi.
Marseille likely lineup v Brighton
Pau Lopez; Chancel Mbemba, Samuel Gigot, Leonardo Balerdi; Ronan Lodi, Amine Harit, Geoffrey Kondogbia, Jordan Veretout, Jonathan Clauss; Vitinha, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. (L’Éq)
