And good evening everyone and welcome to 20 Minutes to follow this match between Olympique de Marseille and Lazio Rome. What am I saying, this shock of group E already “capital” in this Europa League, in the words of Jorge Sampaoli, for the Marseillais. They only have three points after three games, even though the coach believes his team “do not have the points they deserve”. A “match even more vital than that against Galatasaray”, to hope to grab a first qualifying place for the round of 16, or a second to play a kind of jump-off. The Marseillais will be able to count on their best players, three days to face FC Metz, penultimate in Ligue 1. And on their supporters since nearly 60,000 people are expected, including 10,000 children in the north turn, one of the best crowds for a European match at the Stade Vélodrome.
But against the Marseillais, Lazio Rome, considered the best team in the group, must also win since they are only second in the group, with four points, behind Galatasaray. Their best striker, Ciro Immobile is uncertain for this match due to stomach aches and knee pain. Good news for OM since they hurt the Olympian defense in the first leg two weeks ago (0-0). Woe to the loser tonight, even if there will be two games left to continue to hope.
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