Olympique de Marseille will have to overcome a tricky trip to Naples not to quit his adventure on the European scene.
The stake tonight is crucial for patenopei level on points with Dortmund and Arsenal respectively six points each, a defeat would seriously complicate the task in view of the eighth when a victory would ensure a place in the Europa League minimum . To do Benitez must adapt to many injuries in defense, Cannavaro could be the surprise guest in the axis instead of Fernandez, also remains in doubt attack between Insignia and Mertens even if the Belgian which is for the moment the rope. The Marseille coach must also be with missing, injured leg is replaced by Abdallah Fanni, the unknown is who will occupy the forefront of the attack, Gignac, Jordan Ayew and Khalifa are waivers.
Napoli:
Napoli has not lost a Serie A match at home in 2013, signing 14 successes in 16 games, and teammates Higuain beat Bologna 2-0 on Saturday. Miguel Angel Britos (clavicle) and Camilo Zuniga (knee) are out of the way for Benitez's men. Marseille ended a run of five defeats on Saturday in Rennes, but Steve Mandanda had to use to save a penalty and preserve a 1-1 draw.
Probable team:
Napoli: Reina - Mesto, Fernandez, Albiol, Armero - Behrami, Inler, Hamsik - Mertens, Callejon, Higuain.
Marseille:
The Marseille have also realized that two "clean sheets" during the last two months and will need a miracle to hope to qualify. This would be only the second case in the history of the competition for a team that lost its first three matches.L feat was achieved by Newcastle United in the 2002-03 season, but in a group which also includes Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund, it seems extremely difficult to repeat. The OM will be without Lucas Mendes (ankle), while defender Rod Fanni (groin) is uncertain.
Probable team:
Marseille: Mandanda - Abdallah, Nkoulou, Diawara, Morel - Romao, Cheyrou, A. Ayew - Payet (or Thauvin), J. Ayew, Valbuena.
The other three teams in the group have six points and they are not needed in Campania, they can practically say goodbye to the 3rd place. Since winning the Velodrome, the Neapolitans have chained three wins in Serie A and are a very good momentum, which will further complicate the task of Marseille.
Information of the match:
Competition: UEFA Champions League
Date: November 6, 2013
Day 4
Kick-off: 20:45
Location: Stadio San Paolo
City: Napoli (Italy)
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