Intro:

Ligue 1 leaders Olympique Marseille face a tough test on Friday (November 28) when they host fourth-placed Nantes.

Script:

SOUNDBITE (French) Alaixys Romao, Marseille

"It is true that there are many returning (OM players). It's true that Nantes are a united team who defend well. They have the best defence in League 1 and thus, we think the match will be difficult. We must put all the ingredients together in order to get a big result and win against Nantes at home."

SOUNDBITE (French) Alaixys Romao, Marseille

"It is true that there is a new stadium, a great enthusiasm of the supporters. On top of that, we are first. That is sure. We have played a lot of good matches. We produce a beautiful game. And we are full of confidence."

SOUNDBITE (Spanish): Marcelo Bielsa, Marseille coach

"(Nicolas) Nkoulou, (Alaixys) Romao, (Jeremy) Morel and (Romain) Alessandrini are ready and in condition to play the game again. Not Andre Ayew. I have not decided how the team will be composed."

SOUNDBITE (Spanish): Marcelo Bielsa, Marseille coach

"They (Nantes) are a difficult team who defend very well, with a developed sense of the counter-attack and a special way to respond to bad situations in a game."