Marseille manager Michel has suggested that Lucas Silva is ready to rise to the challenge of facing Paris-Saint Germain on Sunday.

OM travel to the Parc des Princes on the back of taking only two victories in eight Ligue 1 games this season.

However, Michel is confident that the Real Madrid loanee is capable of delivering big performances for Les Olympiens.

He is quoted by Ligue 1.com as saying: "I think Lucas is capable of playing a variety of roles in midfield.

"He's a very young player, but he's already experienced a lot. He has an impressive football background and I think he just needed a change of scenery. He's come from Real Madrid, and he's ready."

Silva made only four appearances for Real last season.

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Chris O'Keefe