Zlatan Returns for PSG-OM Showdown: Can Mandanda and Marseille Hold Firm?
Just when Marseille might have thought they’d caught a break, Zlatan Ibrahimovic is back.
After nearly two months on the sidelines with a heel injury, the Swedish superstar has been named in Laurent Blanc’s squad for Sunday’s highly anticipated Clasico against Olympique de Marseille — the headline clash of Ligue 1’s Matchday 13.
Zlatan hasn’t played since PSG’s 1-1 draw with Lyon on September 21, but his return could be a game-changer as Paris Saint-Germain look to close the gap on league leaders OM.
🔙 PSG Reinforced
It’s not just Ibrahimovic making a return — Lucas Moura and Marco Verratti, who were both injury doubts, have also been cleared and called up. However, Thiago Motta and Gregory van der Wiel will miss the match through suspension.
🧤 Mandanda vs. Zlatan?
With Steve Mandanda in solid form and Marseille’s defense led by Nicolas Nkoulou, the clash promises to be intense. Still, Ibrahimovic’s presence looms large. When asked about it, Nkoulou was defiant: “With or without Zlatan, nothing changes.”
But it just might.
⚽ Don’t Miss It
This top-of-the-table battle is more than a rivalry — it’s a potential title decider in the making. Will Zlatan’s return swing the momentum in PSG’s favor, or can Bielsa’s Marseille rise to the occasion?
Kick-off: Sunday night. Expect fireworks.
