Jordan Ayew will indeed be present on the pitch at Stade Bonal for the Marseille reception. Sochaux insisted on fielding its striker on loan from the Marseille club while OM had explained that a gentleman’s agreement had been concluded between the two clubs. According to this agreement, the Ghana international should not play in case the two teams have to face each other. The Lionceaux management, which has always denied this agreement, decided to play the Ghanaian for this meeting this Saturday, counting for the 31st day of Ligue 1.
For its part, Marseille started Mendes rather than Diawara alongside Nkoulou in central defense. Lemina was preferred to Imbula. Thauvin is a substitute.
With six points behind Evian, first in relegation, Sochaux is still fully concerned by the fight for maintenance. And after a logical defeat against Saint-Etienne (3-1), the Doubistes are counting on this match against OM to leave the relegation zone.
The starting lineups are as follows:
Sochaux: Pelé – Faussurier, Sunzu, Carlão, Marange – Sinkala, Prcic, Corchia, Roudet – Butin, Ayew. OM: Mandanda – Fanni, Nkoulou, Mendes, Morel – Romao, Lemina – Payet, Valbuena, Ayew – Gignac
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