OGC Nice, second to last in the championship, hosts Caen (11th) tonight for the 25th day of Ligue 1. Three points away from the non-relegation zone, the Eagles must win at Stade du Ray at all costs to avoid falling behind.
Day after day, the situation for OGC Nice becomes increasingly delicate and worrying for the renowned supporters. If they want to remain in Ligue 1, Anthony Mounier’s teammates will have to overcome Caen tonight and secure the three points that are becoming increasingly precious.
Unbeaten in their last three matches, Franck Dumas’ players recently achieved a surprising victory on the field of Olympique Lyonnais and are currently experiencing a very positive momentum.
President Jean-Pierre Rivère speaks of “professional misconduct”
During their last home game, the Eagles managed to hold their own against the Parisian leader, but René Marsiglia’s men literally collapsed last Saturday on the pitch of Dijon, losing 3 to 0.
The president from the Azure Coast, Jean-Pierre Rivère, did not hesitate to speak of “professional misconduct” concerning his players. “I am mostly disappointed and angry. When you wear a jersey, you have to respect it. Honor its colors. At Dijon, I saw absent players. I am still looking for the mindset of a team striving for survival,” he stated to our Nice-Matin colleagues.
René Marsiglia has selected a group of 19 players for the reception of Caen. Nemanja Pejcinovic returns after a six-week absence.
Goalkeepers: Fernandez, Ospina
Defenders: Civelli, Clerc, Gomis, Monzon, Pejcinovic
Midfielders: Abriel, Anin, Coulibaly, Digard, Meriem, Palun
Forwards: Dja Djedje, Gonçalves, Grandin, Guie Guie, Mouloungui, Mounier
Absent
Diakité, Pentecôte, Sablé (injured), Hellebuyck (rehabilitation), Malaga, Veronese (coach’s decision)
