Rennes centre-back Jeremy Morel has described facing his former club Marseille as “always special”.
Both sides will go head-to-head at Roazhon Park in what is a battle of second versus third in the Ligue 1 on Friday night.
Morel was on the books of the Les Phoceens between 2011 and 2015, accruing 153 competitive appearances, scoring three goals and providing seven assists.
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The Madagascan spent the next four years at Lyon before joining Rennes last summer.
“Facing Marseille is always special in a season,” the 35-year old told the club website.