Having arrived for free at Olympique de Marseille at the end of the transfer window, Adrien Rabiot is making his return to competition after playing in Euro 2024. The midfielder’s presence against OL is hoped for by Marseille supporters.
A key recruit for Olympique de Marseille, Adrien Rabiot arrived at the end of the transfer window. Free, the midfielder has not played a single minute since Euro 2024 and arrives in Roberto De Zerbi’s squad lacking rhythm. If his presence was hoped for during the Olympico this Sunday evening, the main interested party revealed feeling too short to resume the competition. “I’ve been working out, of course. But I’m not at my best either, I haven’t been able to work collectively and with the ball. I feel good but I think it’s a bit short for this weekend. I hope to be available very soon.”said the French international. “We’ll have to see with the coach and the physical trainers. I can’t assure you that it will be the following weekend either. I worked before but I have to do more. I know that I’m expected and I want to arrive in good condition.”he added.
Asked about the Rabiot case at a press conference, Roberto De Zerbi agrees with his milieu, we must not rush: “He’s not here for one or two months, but for several years. We don’t want to rush him too much at the risk of losing him. We’ll have more potential with him.”. To see Rabiot wearing the jersey of theOMyou will have to wait: “I think it will take Rabiot two or three weeks to get back up to speed.”the Italian coach stressed. At the earliest, Adrien Rabiot could play his first minutes against Angers on October 4, otherwise we will have to wait for the international break and the match against Montpellier on October 20.
The Lyon season launched against OM?
After a complicated start to the season following two defeats in the first two matches (in Rennes and against Monaco), Olympique Lyonnais recovered by beating Strasbourg at home before snatching a point from Lens. This Sunday, Alexandre Lacazette and his teammates can confirm this return to form against Olympique de Marseille, who have had an excellent start to the season (three wins and a draw). “It’s a meeting at the right time to set the record straight. It’s not the first “real” test because we already faced a good Lens team last week. We’re playing against a quality team, it will be a good way to assess our level of performance. Marseille has had a very good start to the season, we don’t have the same results. The Marseille transfer window doesn’t impress me. I appreciate their logic, they’ve worked well, but I’m not impressed.”Pierre Sage stressed at a press conference.
This Olympico will be an opportunity for Jordan Veretout to reunite, who joined OL at the very end of the transfer window after wearing the OL jersey. The Rhone coach highlighted his state of mind: “Jordan Veretout is completely Lyonnais. He is able to play more time than against Lens. I think that for some players, it is important to play against their previous clubs. Jordan certainly wants to take revenge for the end of his experience there, but that would be only worrying about Jordan’s personal situation. But we are a team, there are 28 players and everyone must be able to apply for a place on the pitch.”
What time does Lyon – Marseille start?
The kick-off of the fifth day of Ligue 1 between Lyon and Marseille is scheduled Sunday September 22 at 8:45 p.m. at the Parc OL. Benoît Bastien will have the difficult task of refereeing the Olympico.
On which channel can you watch Lyon – Marseille?
Holder of the TV rights for Ligue 1, DAZN will broadcast the great match of the fifth day of the French championship between the Gones and the Phocéens.
How to follow Lyon – Marseille in streaming?
If you want to watch the clash of the fifth day of Ligue 1 between OL and OM on your computer, smartphone or tablet, you will need to subscribe to a subscription on DAZN.
What are the probable lineups for Lyon – Marseille?
Lyon: Perri (L) – Mata, Caleta-Car, Niakhaté – Maitland Niles, Veretout, Matic, Tolisso, Abner – Mikautadze, Lacazette.
Marseille: Rulli – Balerdi, Kondogbia, Brassier, Murillo – Koné, Höjbjerg – Greenwood, Harit, L. Henrique – Maupay.