""I've said many times this season, trusting the squad is very important, we have some very good players who are desperate to play," Howe told his pre-match press conference. "We have the depth to play all these games, every game is different, the challenge is different, certain games suit certain players. We want to win the game. The most important decision is how we play. The midfield battle will be key for us; we need to do well technically with the ball. This will be a really tough game for us, but we feel we can rise to the challenge."
"Marseille have fared differently to Newcastle and have been stronger in their domestic league. Roberto De Zerbi's men are second in Ligue 1 following Friday night's 5-1 win at Nice but have lost three of four in the Champions League. MARSEILLE TEAM NEWS Nayef Aguerd misses out for Marseille with a groin problem. Facundo Medina is out with an unspecified injury, and Amine Gouiri (shoulder) is still unavailable."
Newcastle travel to Marseille aiming to move closer to a top-eight Champions League finish with strong European form and a sixth-place domestic standing. Eddie Howe emphasizes trust in squad depth, strategic selection based on match challenges, and the importance of midfield technical play and handling a charged Stade Vélodrome atmosphere. Marseille sit second in Ligue 1 after a 5-1 win at Nice but have lost three of four Champions League matches. Marseille will miss Nayef Aguerd, Facundo Medina, and Amine Gouiri through injury. Kieran Trippier did not travel due to a knock, and Yoane Wissa (knee) is still not ready.
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