Ligue 1 2024-2025: Reims-Marseille, the likely formations

Reims and Marseille open the 27th day of Ligue 1 on Saturday. Kickoff at 5 p.m. at the Stade Auguste-Delaune. L’OM wants to return to success after two consecutive knockouts to keep second place, while the red-and-whites need points to stay out of the hot zone.

Diawara opts for the Ibrahim-Nakamura-Diakhon trident in attack. Midfield keys entrusted to Atangana, while the defense will be headed by central pair Kipré-Akieme.

De Zerbi relies on Greenwood in attack, with Gouiri and Luis Henrique on either side of him. In midfield, many old acquaintances from Serie A: Rabiot (former Juventus), Bennacer (former AC Milan) and Kondogbia (former Inter), Murillo will lead the backline.

The team will be in the midfield.

Probable lineups

Reims (4-3-3): Diouf; Sekine, Kipré, Akieme, Okumu; Koné, Atangana, Gbane; Ibrahim, Nakamura, Diakhon. All. Diawara

Marseille (3-4-3): Rulli; Merlin, Murillo, Balerdi; Kondogbia, Rabiot, Rongier, Bennacer; Gouiri, Greenwood, Luis Henrique. All. De Zerbi