Jordan Veretout is set to return for Olympique de Marseille when they face rivals OGC Nice on Saturday. The France international suffered a muscular injury against Brighton and Hove Albion before the international break, which forced him out of Les Phocéens’ win over Le Havre AC.
As well as Veretout, Geoffrey Kondogbia is also set for his return. However, the former Atletico Madrid man has suffered a minor calf injury, meaning that he is likely set to start on the bench. It will be midfielder Valentin Rongier who will partner Veretout.
OM have two first-team absentees: Samuel Gigot and Joaquín Correa. Leonardo Balerdi and Ismaïla Sarr are set to take their places in the starting XI, the former partnering Chancel Mbemba at the heart of Marseille’s defence.
Marseille likely lineup v Nice
Pau López; Ronan Lodi, Leonardo Balerdi, Chancel Mbemba, Jonathan Clauss; Jordan Veretout, Valentin Rongier; Ismaïla Sarr, Amine Harit, Iliman Ndiaye; Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
