This Sunday, OGC Nice hosts SCO Angers for the 25th day of Ligue 1. A crucial match for the race for Europe.
The people of Nice must pull themselves together. With a more than successful first part of the season, the team of Christophe Galtier is currently in third place in the championship.
The Aiglons however chained two consecutive defeats against Lyon and Clermont. Despite a very good performance in the Coupe de France, the Gym must win this weekend, to keep its 3rd place, synonymous with the Champions League. The people of Nice can count on a large Justin Kluivert which has been gaining momentum since the start of the season. The Dutchman is in good shape, his performance against Marseille Olympics in the Coupe de France is proof of that. Unhappy by causing the penalty in Lyon, but he can still continue his momentum. He will surely be accompanied byAndy Delort. The former Montpellier player plays an important role this season in the Nice squad. Author of 6 goals and 1 assist, the Algerian remains an important offensive asset. Amine Goiri, uncertain this weekend. Also author of an excellent start to the season (10 goals and 7 D assists in 24 games), the former Lyonnais came out feeling pain in his thigh during the match against his former club last week: “ Tomorrow he should train normally with us ” explains Christophe Galtier in a press conference. The French technician insists on the importance of this match in view of the situation in the league: “We have no pressure in relation to this match, but an obligation. We lost too many points. We have to grow. “
On the Angevin side, it’s a complicated season. 13e with 29 points, the players of Gerald Baticle are on a 3-game losing streak. Angers’ last victory at the Allianz Riviera dates back to 2017. Even if the Nice are favorites, the SCO can count on a direct style of play, with quick projections and transitions forward. It is on the defensive sector that the players of Gérald Baticle have trouble, 35 goals conceded in 24 games. Watch out for this team which can count on talented players in attack. The technical and talented pair Boufal / Fulgini which makes sparks with each catch of balls. There is also the solid Ismael Traorethe experienced Ivorian defender who has been keeping the defensive line for 7 years at Raymond-Kopa.
It’s a great match ahead with two teams who like to project themselves quickly. The Nice will have to be effective in front of the cages. Defensive withdrawals and forward projections will surely be a decisive factor in winning the game.
The probable compositions:
OGC Nice :
Goalkeeper: Benitez
Defender: Lotomba, Todibo, Dante, Bard
Midfielders: Boudaoui, Lemina, Thuram, Kluivert
Attacker: Gouiri, Delort or Dolberg
Absent: Atal, Amavi (injured)
SCO Angers :
Goalkeeper: Petkovic
Defender: Thomas, Traoré, Manceau
Environment: Doumbia, Bentaleb, Ounahi, Mangan, Cabot
Attacker: Fulgini, Boufal
None absent
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