PSG will be looking to make it three wins in a row in all competitions before heading to the first international break of the season when they take on Marseille away from home on Marseille vs PSG – Match preview and team newsDate: Sunday, 20th September.Kick-off: 7:45pm BST.Venue: CEPAC Velodrome, Marseille.Marseille team newsMarseille enters the high-stakes Le Classique under manager Bruno Génésio following a heavy defeat to Beşiktaş in European competition. The squad must navigate this crucial fixture with a couple of definitive midfield absences.Tochukwu Nnadi remains completely ruled out of action as he continues to undergo rehabilitation for a long-term knee injury.Additionally, experienced midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia is sidelined, forcing adjustments to Marseille’s core structure.Despite these setbacks, Génésio is expected to field a competitive lineup anchored by the defensive presence of Nayef Aguerd and the industrious Pierre-Emile Højbjerg in the centre of the pitch.The attacking burden will fall heavily on Amine Gouiri and Igor Paixão, who are tasked with breaking through the visitors’ backline. Marseille will rely on the intense atmosphere of a packed Stade Vélodrome to disrupt their rivals.PSG team newsLuis Enrique must resolve a significant tactical dilemma on the right flank. Star right-back Achraf Hakimi is highly unlikely to feature after suffering a right thigh strain during last weekend’s 1-0 win over Brest.The Moroccan international has been restricted to targeted medical care, likely forcing Warren Zaïre-Emery to deputise in defence alongside Marquinhos and Willian Pacho.In goal, Matvey Safonov is expected to start. Fortunately for the reigning champions, their attacking options remain incredibly potent and fully fit.In-form winger Ousmane Dembélé and summer signing Ferran Torres are primed to dictate the tempo, supported by the creative midfield pairing of João Neves and Vitinha to exploit spaces in Marseille’s defensive block.FormMarseilleMarseille enters the derby searching for consistency after a turbulent spell across domestic and European competitions. Their most recent outing ended in a severe disappointment, suffering a heavy 4-1 defeat against Beşiktaş in the UEFA Europa League. That defensive collapse highlighted vulnerabilities manager Bruno Génésio must quickly fix. Domestic results are worrying as well, as they lost three out of the four league matches they played.PSGPSG comes into Le Classique carrying immense momentum and flying high on confidence. They absolutely cruised in their last match, securing a dominant 6-1 victory in the Champions League. This goal-fest followed a gritty but successful 1-0 domestic win against Brest last weekend. Luis Enrique’s side has shown lethal attacking form and structural stability, establishing themselves as the clear favorites as they look to extend their strong run.Predicted lineupsMarseille: De Lange; Weah, Egan-Riley, Aguerd, Emerson; Abdelli, Hojbjerg; Harit, Gomes, Paixao; GouiriPSG: Safonov; Zaire-Emery, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz; Dembele, Torres, KvaratskheliaHow to watch Marseille vs PSG?UK fans can watch the match on Ligue 1+ and on One Football PPV service.Read Also – HomeSee More – LatestFollow the Football Faithful on Social Media:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeThe post Marseille vs PSG – Match preview and team news appeared first on The Football Faithful.