After missing out entirely on the matchday squad before the international break, Teddy Teuma is expected to return for Stade de Reims when they take on high-flying Olympique de Marseille on Saturday evening, however, the club captain is not necessarily expected to start the encounter.
Reims, who now sit just two points above the relegation zone, remain without several players, including Mohamed Daramy, Reda Khadra, and Paris Saint-Germain loanee Gabriel Moscardo. However, Samba Diawara will be hoping to be able to count on Japanese trio Keito Nakamura, Junya Ito, and Hiroki Sekine. All three returned late from international duty with Japan. Whilst Nakamura, Les Stadistes‘ top-scorer this season, and Sekine are expected to start against Les Phocéens, Ito may have to settle for a place on the bench.
Reims likely line-up v Marseille
Yehvann Diouf; Sergio Akieme, Cédric Kipré, Joesph Okumu, Hiroki Sekine; Amadou Koné, Mory Gbane, Valentin Atangana; Keito Nakamura, Ibrahim Hafiz Umar, Mamadou Diakhon. (L’Éq)
GFFN | Luke Entwistle