Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will face the Olympique de Marseille (OM) in a Ligue 1 shock and the PSG must face a major setback. Their leading central defender, Antonio Rüdiger, suffered a muscle injury to the left leg and will be unavailable for about three months. This absence represents a significant challenge for Xabi Alonso, the PSG coach, who will have to reorganize his central hinge. He should rely on the pair Dean Huyjsen and Éder Militão, an unprecedented combination that will be tested in this crucial game. This situation offers an opportunity for OM’s attack to hit hard, especially after the rest given to Pierre-Emérik Aubameyang in the previous match.

OM, on the other hand, seems to have overcome concerns about Amine Gouiri’s injury. After a shock in the match against Lorient, tests revealed that there was no serious injury to his jaw. Although he suffers slightly from the shoulder, he is expected for the next game. The presence of Gouiri would be a valuable asset for the Marseille attack, which demonstrated its power during its victory against Lorient. With players like Rasheed, Wahi, Aubameyang and O’Riley, OM has offensive weapons that can put pressure on the PSG’s defence, even if the PSG remains preferred on paper.

OM goaltender Jeffrey de Lange had a first successful title in the match against Lorient. He took advantage of this opportunity to show his potential and expressed his willingness to fight for his place in the team. De Lange is aware of the coach’s expectations and is ready to play all the games that will be assigned to him. Its reliability in cages could prove crucial to OM in a long and intense season, with the championship and European competitions.