Confirmed Team Lineups for Marseille vs Newcastle Showdown

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Confirmed Team Lineups for Marseille vs Newcastle Showdown

In the upcoming match at Stade Velodrome, Newcastle United faces Marseille in a highly anticipated showdown. Both teams have made significant changes to their lineups ahead of this clash.

Confirmed Team Lineups for Marseille vs Newcastle Showdown

Newcastle United Lineup

Newcastle’s head coach, Eddie Howe, has introduced three alterations to the squad following their recent victory over Manchester City. The following players will represent Newcastle:

  • Goalkeeper: Pope
  • Defenders: Murphy, Schar, Burn, Livramento
  • Midfielders: Guimaraes, Tonali, Willock
  • Forwards: Barnes, Gordon

Notably, Anthony Gordon will lead the attack after recovering from a hip injury, stepping in for record signing Nick Woltemade. The substitutes include Thompson, Ramsdale, Hall, Botman, Joelinton, Elanga, Woltemade, A. Murphy, Ramsey, Miley, and Alabi.

Marseille Lineup

Marseille also adjusts their lineup, making three changes of their own. The French side will feature:

  • Goalkeeper: Geronimo Rulli
  • Defenders: Weah, Balerdi, Pavard, Emerson
  • Midfielders: Vermeeren, Hojbjerg, Bakola
  • Forwards: Greenwood, Paixao, Aubameyang

Darryl Bakola, at just 17 years old, will make his full debut for the team. The substitutes for Marseille include De Lange, van Neck, Egan-Riley, Garcia, Gomes, O’Riley, Kondogbia, Nadir, Mmadi, and Vaz.

This match promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams adjust their strategies with new faces on the pitch. Fans can look forward to an exciting game filled with potential breakthroughs from both squads.