"However, although Roberto De Zerbi's men might be in the midst of a stellar Ligue 1 flurry, Les Phoceens have drastically failed to find their feet while on the continent. Getting their Champions League adventure underway with a 2-1 defeat away at 15-time European champions Real Madrid, the former Brighton boss has seen his squad lose three of their first four group stage appearances."
"Marseille Team News Missing out against Nice over the weekend after picking up a recent groin injury, Marseille are expected to be without summer recruit and former West Ham star Nayef Aguerd here. Likewise, not featuring since the end of September, Argentinian defender Facundo Medina remains on the sidelines with an ankle issue. Bagging a Ligue 1 brace on Friday night and registering 11 goals across all competitions so far this season, ex-Manchester United youngster Mason Greenwood will lead the line in midweek."
Newcastle travel to the Stade Velodrome aiming to extend a charge for a Champions League knockout stage place. Marseille returned from the international break with a 5-1 win at Nice and display strong Ligue 1 momentum, but they have struggled in European competition, losing three of their first four group matches including defeats to Real Madrid and Sporting Lisbon. Marseille have recorded only two clean sheets in their last eight matches across all competitions. Injuries rule out Nayef Aguerd and Facundo Medina. Mason Greenwood leads the attack with 11 goals and Benjamin Pavard is set to start in central defence.
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