Marseille look to restore some long lost pride
It's Dortmund vs Marseille at the Stade Veldorome stadium in Marseille,France. Marseille would be looking to get their first points on table by spoiling the party for the Dortmund players and manager Jurgen Klopp despite losing all of their five matches in group f. Marseille "the French giants" got their chances versus big teams like Napoli, Arsenal, Dortmund but they were not able to pounce on them . Thus, they were not able to secure even a single draw that shows their overall performance this season.On the other hand Dortmund just need to beat Marseille to ensure a berth in the round of 16.If they lose and Napoli win then Napoli win qualify by having 12 points compared to that of Dortmund 9.If Napoli lose and Dortmund avoid a heavy defeat then Dortmund will go ahead on better goal difference.If Napoli defeat arsenal by three goal difference or higher then Napoli and Dortmund will qualify.So it is a must win game for Dortmund and Napoli while, the Gunners just need to prevent a three goal defeat against Napoli.
Dortmund's manager Jurgen klopp said"Every game is hard for us right now,The fixture list is anything but a gift, but right now we've got to look at what we can do and not look at our opponents".He also added "We want to leave the group with our heads held high. It may not be the easiest of games, but it could be the chance for us to rediscover our will and desire.What will be more important to see is the way the players react, more so than the result".Dortmund players are suffering from injuries.Sven Bender is out with twisted ankle,but Nuri Sahin could recover from ligament damage in time for match.
Gundogan,Subotic, Hummels, Lewandowski, Schmelzer are assured of their place in the staring XI.For the hosts,Nicolas N'Koulu , Alaxiys Romao are suspended,while Mathieu Valubuena and Andre Ayew are sidelined due injury problems.
Team News
Gundogan,Subotic, Hummels, Lewandowski, Schmelzer are assured of their place in the staring XI.For the hosts,Nicolas N'Koulu , Alaxiys Romao are suspended,while Mathieu Valubuena and Andre Ayew are sidelined due injury problems.
Expected line ups
Marseille(5-4-1): Mandanda; Fanni, Mendes, Diawara, Mendy; Thauvin, Lemina, Imbula, Cheyrou, Payet; Gignac
Dortmund(4-4-2): Weidenfeller; Grosskreutz, Friedrich, Kehl, Durm; Aubameyang, Blaszczykowski, Reus, Piszczek, Mkhitaryan; Lewandowski
I will predict a 2-0 win for Dortmund.
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