Mohamed Salah returns to Liverpool's starting lineup for the first time since November, featuring in a front three with Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz. This marks his first start since his bombshell interview following the 3-3 draw at Leeds United and his return from international duty with Egypt at AFCON.

The match at Marseille's Stade Velodrome carries significant weight for Liverpool's European ambitions. They need points to cement a top-eight finish and secure automatic progression. Joe Gomez replaces the absent Ibrahima Konate, while Alexis Mac Allister returns to the midfield.

For Marseille, manager Roberto De Zerbi faces a defensive reshuffle, shifting Michael Amir Murillo to full-back and playing Benjamin Pavard centrally. Hamed Junior Traorè earns a surprise start, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Igor Paixão only fit for the bench.