{
  "id": 2349706,
  "title": "Marseille predicted XI v Strasbourg: Amine Harit and Angel Gomes to start for Bruno Génésio",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/marseille-predicted-xi-v-strasbourg-amine-harit-and-angel-gomes-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T09:40:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/marseille-predicted-xi-v-strasbourg-094000202.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Olympique de Marseille's new era under Bruno Génésio kicks off in the Ligue 1 opener against RC Strasbourg Alsace. The financial struggles of the club have resulted in a less impressive squad, with many regular players being loaned out. However, the start of the campaign sees Amine Harit and Angel Gomes in the starting lineup, despite their earlier loan spells not meeting expectations. Roberto De Zerbi's departure from the club has led to a shift in midfield, with Jeffrey de Lange taking over as the first-choice goalkeeper, having previously made five appearances last season. The Marseille defense is bolstered by Emerson Palmieri, Geoffrey Kondogbia, CJ Egan-Riley, and Timothy Weah, while forward positions are occupied by Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Himad Abdelli, and Igor Paixão. Angel Gomes and Amine Harit will be the ones leading the attack, with Amine Gouiri completing the forward line.",
  "summary": "The Bruno Génésio era begins in earnest at Olympique de Marseille in tonight’s Ligue 1 curtain-raiser against RC Strasbourg Alsace. It’s been a bruising summer for Les Phocéens, who, due to the...",
  "key_points": [
    "Amine Harit and Angel Gomes start for Bruno Génésio's Marseille",
    "Jeffrey de Lange replaces Roberto De Zerbi as goalkeeper",
    "Defense led by Emerson Palmieri, Geoffrey Kondogbia"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}